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Narsarsukite
Name
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Na₂(Ti,Fe³⁺)Si₄(O,F)₁₁
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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5.5–7
Mohs hardness
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2.64–2.83
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on {110}
Luster
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{100} and {110}, good
Cleavage
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I4/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Nar · Approved
IMA
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1901
Named in
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Honey-yellow to lemon-yellow, reddish brown, brownish gray, tan, pink, may be zoned; green from inclusions
Typical colors
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Na · Ti · Fe · Si · O · F
Elements
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