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Name
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(Ca,K,Na,Sr,Ba)₄₈(Ti,Nb,Fe,Mn)₁₂(OH)₁₂Si₄₈O₁₄₄(OH,F,Cl)₁₄
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
Mohs hardness
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2.85
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to silky
Luster
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Perfect {001}; good {010}
Cleavage
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P2/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Evl · Approved
IMA
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2001
Named in
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Light brown or yellow-brown
Typical colors
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Ca · K · Na · Sr · Ba · Ti · Nb · Fe · Mn · O · H · Si · F · Cl
Elements
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