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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Eirikite

Name

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KNa₆Be₂(Si₁₅Al₃)O₃₉F₂

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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6

Mohs hardness

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2.59

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to silky

Luster

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Good on {101 0}

Cleavage

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P-3m1

Space group

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Leifite

Structural group

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Eir · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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White to colorless

Typical colors

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K · Na · Be · Si · Al · O · F

Elements

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