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Name
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Na₈(Si₂₈Al₈)O₇₂·30H₂O
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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Mohs hardness
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2.16
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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P6_3/mmc
Space group
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Structural group
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Maz-Na · Approved
IMA
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2003
Named in
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White
Typical colors
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Na · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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