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Durangite
Name
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NaAl(AsO₄)F
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.9–4.07
Specific gravity
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Cream-yellow to pale yellow
Streak
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Vitreous, usually dull
Luster
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On {110}, distinct
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Titanite
Structural group
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Dur · Grandfathered
IMA
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1869
Named in
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Pale to dark red-orange, deep red, orange, orange-brown, pale yellow; in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Na · Al · As · O · F
Elements
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