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Fersmanite
Name
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Ca₄(Na,Ca)₄(Ti,Nb)₄(Si₂O₇)₂O₈F₃
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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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.44–3.46
Specific gravity
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White with pale brownish tint
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Fsn · Grandfathered
IMA
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1929
Named in
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Dark brown to golden yellow
Typical colors
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Ca · Na · Ti · Nb · Si · O · F
Elements
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