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Kircherite
Name
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[Na₅Ca₂K](Si₆Al₆O₂₄)(SO₄)₂·0.33H₂O
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
Mohs hardness
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2.42
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Greasy to silky
Luster
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Good on {001}
Cleavage
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R32
Space group
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Cancrinite
Structural group
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Kcr · Approved
IMA
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2009
Named in
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Colorless to light gray
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · K · Si · Al · O · S · H
Elements
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