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Name
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[(Na,K)₆Cl₂][Ca₂Cl₂][(Si₆Al₆O₂₄)]
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
Mohs hardness
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2.335
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{0001}, perfect; {1120}, distinct
Cleavage
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P6_3/m
Space group
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Cancrinite, Cancrinite-sodalite
Structural group
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Qdv · Approved
IMA
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1990
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · K · Cl · Ca · Si · Al · O
Elements
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