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Eitelite
Eitelite
Name
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Na₂Mg(CO₃)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.737
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {0001}, excellent; and another transverse to {0001}, conspicuous
Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Structural group
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Eit · Grandfathered
IMA
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1955
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Mg · C · O
Elements
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