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Name
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Zn₂Al₉Si₄O₂₃(OH)
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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7–7.5
Mohs hardness
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3.78
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous
Luster
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Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Staurolite
Structural group
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Zst · Approved
IMA
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1992
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Zn · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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