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Leifite
Name
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Na₇Be₂(Si₁₅Al₃)O₃₉(F,OH)₂
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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6
Mohs hardness
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2.57
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Silky
Luster
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Distinct on {1010}
Cleavage
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P-3m1
Space group
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Leifite
Structural group
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Lf · Approved
IMA
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1915
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Be · Si · Al · O · F · H
Elements
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