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Hiortdahlite
Name
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Na₂Ca₄(Ca₀.₅Zr₀.₅)Zr(Si₂O₇)₂OF₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.25–3.31
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous on crystal faces, greasy on fractures
Luster
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Distinct on {110} and {110}, the two intersecting at nearly 90±
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Wöhlerite
Structural group
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Hio · Approved
IMA
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1890
Named in
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Light yellow to honey-yellow, yellowish brown, green
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Zr · Si · O · F
Elements
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