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Diaoyudaoite
Name
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NaAl₁₁O₁₇
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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7.6
Mohs hardness
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3.3
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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One direction, good
Cleavage
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P6_3/mmc
Space group
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Magnetoplumbite
Structural group
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Dyd · Approved
IMA
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1985
Named in
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Colorless to pale green
Typical colors
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Na · Al · O
Elements
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