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Name
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KNa₈Mn³⁺₅Mg₀.₅[Si₁₂O₃₀(OH)₄](PO₄)O₂(OH)₂·4H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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2.83
Specific gravity
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Red
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Lp · Approved
IMA
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2014
Named in
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Dark red-brown, bright red to dark red in thin section
Typical colors
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K · Na · Mn · Mg · Si · O · H · P
Elements
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