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Name
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(NH₄)₃(NaMg   )(As₂O₃)₆Cl₆·16H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.65
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly; silky (vein fillings)
Luster
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Perfect on {00*1}
Cleavage
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P-3m1
Space group
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Cuatrocapaite
Structural group
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Ctc-NH4 · Approved
IMA
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2018
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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N · H · Na · Mg · As · O · Cl
Elements
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