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Afghanite
Name
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(Na,K)₂₂Ca₁₀(Si₂₄Al₂₄)O₉₆(SO₄)₆Cl₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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2.55
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {1010}
Cleavage
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P31c
Space group
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Cancrinite-sodalite
Structural group
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Afg · Approved
IMA
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1967
Named in
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Blue; in thin section, colorless
Typical colors
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Na · K · Ca · Si · Al · O · S · Cl
Elements
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