cubic
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Ca3Al2(SiO4)3:V,Cr
Quick Facts
Hardness
7.0
Specific Gravity
3.61
Refractive Index
1.74
Crystal Structure
cubic[m3m]:{110}@1.0 + {211}@0.6 cubic
m3m
{110} {211}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemcubic
Hardness (Mohs)7.0
Specific Gravity3.61
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal to uneven
LustreVitreous
Optical Properties
Refractive Index1.74
PleochroismNone (isotropic)
Dispersion0.028
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