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Name
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Na₂Mn²⁺₉Mg₇(AsO₄)₂(Si₆O₁₇)₂(OH)₈
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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Mohs hardness
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3.48
Specific gravity
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Light brownish yellow
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {100}, poor on {010}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Jin · Approved
IMA
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1985
Named in
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Light yellowish brown; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Na · Mn · Mg · As · O · Si · H
Elements
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