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Name
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NaLi₂(Fe²⁺₂Al₂Li)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
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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6
Mohs hardness
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3.13–3.16
Specific gravity
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Pale gray
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at ~56º; less-perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Amphibole
Structural group
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Fopd · Approved
IMA
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2014
Named in
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Dark gray-blue to violet-blue
Typical colors
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Na · Li · Fe · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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