Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Chiolite

Name

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Na₅Al₃F₁₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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2.99–3

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous, pearly on the basal cleavage

Luster

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{001}, perfect; {011}, distinct

Cleavage

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P4/mnc

Space group

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Structural group

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Cio · Grandfathered

IMA

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1846

Named in

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Nearly colorless to snow-white; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Na · Al · F

Elements

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