Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Davidsmithite

Name

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(Ca, )₂Na₆Al₈Si₈O₃₂

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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2.597

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to greasy

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P6_3

Space group

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Tridymite-Nepheline, Tridymite-Nepheline

Structural group

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Dsm · Approved

IMA

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2016

Named in

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White; colorless to pale yellowish in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ca · Na · Al · Si · O

Elements

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