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Name
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(Na,Ca)₁₃Sr₁₁(Zr,Y,Nb)₁₄Si₄₂B₆O₁₃₂(OH)₁₂·12H₂O
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
Mohs hardness
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3.16
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P-3c1
Space group
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—
Structural group
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Bta · Approved
IMA
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2001
Named in
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Gray to pale green or brown, rarely black
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Sr · Zr · Y · Nb · Si · B · O · H
Elements
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