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Name
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Na₁₆Ca₈Si₁₈Al₁₈O₇₂(SO₄)₅Cl₄
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
Mohs hardness
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2.56
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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P-6
Space group
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Cancrinite-sodalite
Structural group
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Lio · Approved
IMA
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1975
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Si · Al · O · S · Cl
Elements
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