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Arctite
Name
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(Na₅Ca)Ca₆Ba(PO₄)₆F₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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3.13
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on the perfect cleavage
Luster
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Perfect on {0001}
Cleavage
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R-3m
Space group
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Structural group
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Arc · Approved
IMA
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1980
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Ba · P · O · F
Elements
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