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Name
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NaCr₃(Al₄Mg₂)(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃O
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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7.5
Mohs hardness
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3.227
Specific gravity
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Pale green
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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[Poor/indistinct on {0001}.]
Cleavage
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R3m
Space group
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Tourmaline
Structural group
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Capov · Approved
IMA
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2013
Named in
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Green
Typical colors
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Na · Cr · Al · Mg · Si · O · B · H
Elements
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