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Name
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NaCa₂Be₃Si₄O₁₃(OH)·2H₂O
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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4
Mohs hardness
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2.605
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None observed
Cleavage
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P2_1
Space group
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Structural group
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Alf · Approved
IMA
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2008
Named in
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Colorless to white; very pale beige in aggregates
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Be · Si · O · H
Elements
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