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Name
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(Na₆₁K₁₉Ca₃₂)Σ₌₁₁₂(Si₈₄Al₈₄O₃₃₆)(SO₄)₂₆Cl₂F₆·2H₂O
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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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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2.423
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Pearly
Luster
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Perfect on {0001}, {0110}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Cancrinite-sodalite
Structural group
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Scf · Approved
IMA
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1979
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Na · K · Ca · Si · Al · O · S · Cl · F · H
Elements
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