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Name
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(Na,Ca,K)₈(Si₆Al₆O₂₄)(SO₄)₂(OH)₀.₅·H₂O
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
Mohs hardness
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2.51
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {101 0}, imperfect (parting?) on {0001}
Cleavage
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P3
Space group
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Cancrinite, Cancrinite-sodalite
Structural group
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Bcl · Approved
IMA
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2007
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · K · Si · Al · O · S · H
Elements
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