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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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Na₁₂K₃Ca₆Fe²⁺₃Zr₃(Si₂₆O₇₃OH)Cl₂

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

Mohs hardness

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2.82

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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R3m

Space group

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Eudialyte

Structural group

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Dvc · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Dark lilac

Typical colors

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Na · K · Ca · Fe · Zr · Si · O · H · Cl

Elements

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