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Umbite
Name
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K₂ZrSi₃O₉·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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4.5
Mohs hardness
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2.79
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {010}, perfect, micaceous; {100}, less perfect
Cleavage
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P2_12_12_1
Space group
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Umbite
Structural group
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Umb · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Colorless to yellowish
Typical colors
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K · Zr · Si · O · H
Elements
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