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Mineral B

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Name

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NaSr₂(Al₅Si₅)O₂₀·6-7H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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2.47

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {100} and good on {010}

Cleavage

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Pcnn

Space group

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Thomsonite

Structural group

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Thm-Sr · Approved

IMA

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2000

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Na · Sr · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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