taikanite
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Taikanite is a silicate mineral. It was named after the Taikan Range, Russia, its type locality.
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Taikanite is a silicate mineral. It was named after the Taikan Range, Russia, its type locality.
==Properties== Taikanite is a mineral with a color that ranges from emerald green to blackish-green. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system. It has a high relative density of 4.72. The mineral has a hardness of 6 to 7.
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