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Saltonseaite
Name
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K₃NaMnCl₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.26
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to oily (due to deliquescence)
Luster
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Very good on {110}
Cleavage
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R-3c
Space group
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Rinneite
Structural group
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Sts · Approved
IMA
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2011
Named in
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Colorless; typically appear light orange due to inclusions of akaganéite
Typical colors
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K · Na · Mn · Cl
Elements
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