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Mineral B

Ferrierite-Na

Name

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(Na,K)₅(Si₃₁Al₅)O₇₂·18H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3–3.5

Mohs hardness

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2.136

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to pearly

Luster

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{100}, perfect

Cleavage

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Immm

Space group

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Ferrierite

Structural group

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Frr-Na · Approved

IMA

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1997

Named in

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White, colorless, pinkish, orange to red

Typical colors

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Na · K · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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