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Preiswerkite
Name
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NaAlMg₂(Si₂Al₂)O₁₀(OH)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.96
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Mica
Structural group
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Pwk · Approved
IMA
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1979
Named in
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Pale green; in thin section, colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Al · Mg · Si · O · H
Elements
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