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Nepheline
Name
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Na₃K(Al₄Si₄O₁₆)
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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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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2.55–2.66
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous to greasy
Luster
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Poor on {1010}, {0001}
Cleavage
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P6_3
Space group
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Tridymite-Nepheline, Tridymite-Nepheline
Structural group
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Nph · Approved
IMA
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1801
Named in
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White, Colorless, Gray
Typical colors
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Na · K · Al · Si · O
Elements
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