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Name
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Na₅K₂Ca[Al₆Si₆O₂₄](S₅)²⁻(SH)⁻
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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4.5–5
Mohs hardness
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2.391
Specific gravity
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Yellow
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {101 0}; poor parting on {0001}
Cleavage
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P31c
Space group
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Cancrinite, Cancrinite-sodalite
Structural group
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Shbys · Approved
IMA
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2015
Named in
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Yellow, yellow-brown, orange-yellow, or orange
Typical colors
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Na · K · Ca · Al · Si · O · S · H
Elements
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