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Haüyne
Name
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Na₃Ca(Si₃Al₃)O₁₂(SO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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2.44–2.5
Specific gravity
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Slightly bluish to colorless
Streak
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Vitreous to greasy
Luster
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{110}, distinct
Cleavage
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P-43n
Space group
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Cancrinite-sodalite, Sodalite
Structural group
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Hyn · Grandfathered
IMA
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1807
Named in
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Blue, White, Green, Yellow
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Si · Al · O · S
Elements
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