Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Ellingsenite

Name

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Na₅Ca₆Si₁₈O₃₈(OH)₁₃·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.32

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous individuals, silky aggregates

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Elg · Approved

IMA

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2009

Named in

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Colorless, white in aggregates

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · Si · O · H

Elements

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