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Name
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Ca₈₋ₓ(Na,K)ₓ(SiO₄)₄₋ₓ(PO₄)ₓ
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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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.264
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P6_3
Space group
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Structural group
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Fmt · Approved
IMA
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2013
Named in
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Pale yellow or gray
Typical colors
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Ca · Na · K · Si · O · P
Elements
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