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Eckermannite
Name
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NaNa₂(Mg₄Al)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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5–6
Mohs hardness
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3.02
Specific gravity
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Streak
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[Vitreous.]
Luster
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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; [parting on {010}]
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Amphibole
Structural group
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Eck · Approved
IMA
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2015
Named in
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Colorless to gray
Typical colors
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Na · Mg · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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