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Mineral B

F

Name

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Na₄₆Ca₁₀(Si₄₂Al₄₂O₁₆₈)(SO₄)₁₂·6H₂O

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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5

Mohs hardness

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2.425

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Poor on {0001}

Cleavage

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P6_3/m

Space group

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Cancrinite-sodalite

Structural group

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Far · Approved

IMA

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2004

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · Si · Al · O · S · H

Elements

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