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Name
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NaCa₂Mg₃(PO₄)₃(CO₃)(H₂O)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.46
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous, silky in aggregates
Luster
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On {001}, perfect
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Gvs · Approved
IMA
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1988
Named in
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Colorless, creamy white
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Mg · P · O · C · H
Elements
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