Compare Minerals
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Name
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Na₈[Al₆Si₆O₂₄](PO₄,CO₃)₁₋ₓ·3H₂O (x< 0.5)
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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2.32
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {100}, 120o angle is distinguishing
Cleavage
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P6_3
Space group
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Cancrinite
Structural group
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Dep · Approved
IMA
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2009
Named in
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Colorless to light blue (large grains), colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Na · Al · Si · O · P · C · H
Elements
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