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Uvarovite
Name
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Ca₃Cr₂(SiO₄)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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6.5–7.5
Mohs hardness
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3.77–3.81
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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Ia3d
Space group
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Garnet
Structural group
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Uv · Approved
IMA
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1832
Named in
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Green
Typical colors
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Ca · Cr · Si · O
Elements
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