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Thornasite
Name
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Na₁₂Th₃(Si₈O₁₉)₄·18H₂O
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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Mohs hardness
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2.62
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to waxy or greasy, may be pearly
Luster
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Cleavage
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R-3c
Space group
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Structural group
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Tna · Approved
IMA
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1985
Named in
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Colorless to very pale green, beige
Typical colors
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Na · Th · Si · O · H
Elements
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