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Nordite-(Ce)
Name
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Na₃SrCeZnSi₆O₁₇
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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3.43–3.49
Specific gravity
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Light brown
Streak
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Vitreous to greasy
Luster
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Distinct on {010}
Cleavage
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—
Space group
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Nordite
Structural group
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Nor-Ce · Approved
IMA
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1958
Named in
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Colorless to white, brown
Typical colors
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Na · Sr · Ce · Zn · Si · O
Elements
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