VS
Name
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Na₀.₅(Al,Mg)₆(Si,Al)₈O₁₈(OH)₁₂·5H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Crystal system
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1
Mohs hardness
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2.83
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Nonmetallic
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Corrensite, Clay
Structural group
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Tos · Grandfathered
IMA
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1963
Named in
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Colorless, white, dark blue to azure
Typical colors
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Na · Al · Mg · Si · O · H
Elements
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