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Name
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NaCaCaMg₂(AsO₄)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.811
Specific gravity
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Pale brownish to pale pinkish
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Alluaudite
Structural group
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Pbzl · Approved
IMA
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2018
Named in
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Light to dark brown, sometimes with purple or red hue, or pale greenish to yellow-green
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Mg · As · O
Elements
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