Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Nanlingite

Name

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Na(Ca₅Li)Mg₁₂(AsO₃)₂[Fe²⁺(AsO₃)₆]F₁₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2.3

Mohs hardness

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3.927

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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One, imperfect

Cleavage

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R3m

Space group

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Structural group

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Nan · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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Brownish red to dark brown when oxidized; deep red in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · Li · Mg · As · O · Fe · F

Elements

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