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Whelanite
Name
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Cu₂Ca₆[Si₆O₁₇(OH)](CO₃)(OH)₃(H₂O)₂
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.74
Specific gravity
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Pale blue
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}; good on {010}
Cleavage
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Pn2n
Space group
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Structural group
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Wla · Approved
IMA
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1977
Named in
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Pale blue
Typical colors
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Cu · Ca · Si · O · H · C
Elements
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