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Tunisite
Name
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NaCa₂Al₄(CO₃)₄(OH)₈Cl
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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4.5
Mohs hardness
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2.51
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Perfect on {001}; another on {hk0}
Cleavage
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P4/nmm
Space group
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Structural group
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Tun · Approved
IMA
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1967
Named in
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White, colorless
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Al · C · O · H · Cl
Elements
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