VS
Name
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Ca₁₉(Al,Mg)₁₃(B, ,Al)₅(SiO₄)₁₀(Si₂O₇)₄(O,OH)₁₀
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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6
Mohs hardness
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3.36
Specific gravity
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Colorless
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Poor on {100}
Cleavage
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P4/nnc
Space group
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Vesuvianite
Structural group
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Wil · Approved
IMA
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1997
Named in
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Dark green, colorless to light yellowish green in thin section
Typical colors
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Ca · Al · Mg · B · Si · O · H
Elements
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