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Nitratine
Name
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Na(NO₃)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Nitrates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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1.5–2
Mohs hardness
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2.24–2.29
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {1011}; imperfect on {0112}, {0001}
Cleavage
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R-3c
Space group
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Calcite
Structural group
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Ntt · Approved
IMA
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1845
Named in
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Colorless, White, Gray, Brown
Typical colors
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Na · N · O
Elements
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