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Polylithonite (KLi2AlSi4O10(F,OH)2) NS3947 |
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| Crystal system | monoclinic |
| Habit | flat, pseudo-hexagonal, plate like leaflets that are stacked. |
| Cleavage | perfect. |
| Fracture | conchoidal.Parting - good, along the plate faces. |
| Hardness | 6.5 |
| Specific Gravity | 2.8 |
| Color | colorless, silvery, pale brown or pale yellow/brown. |
| Luster | pearly. |
| Streak | dark brown. |
| Distinguishing features | mica look, stacked habit and color. |
| Uses | of interest to scientists and collectors. |
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