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Name
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Ca₂Fe³⁺₃₋ₓ[Si₈O₂₀](OH)₄·10H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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2.62
Specific gravity
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Beige
Streak
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Vitreous or silky
Luster
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Perfect on {100}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Palygorskite
Structural group
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Whk · Approved
IMA
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2010
Named in
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Yellowish brown
Typical colors
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Ca · Fe · Si · O · H
Elements
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