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Wöhlerite
Name
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Na₂Ca₄Zr(Nb,Ti)(Si₂O₇)₂(O,F)₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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6–6.5
Mohs hardness
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3.4–3.44
Specific gravity
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Pale yellow
Streak
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Vitreous, inclining to resinous, dull, and greasy
Luster
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{010}, distinct; {100} and {110}, poor
Cleavage
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P2_1
Space group
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Wöhlerite
Structural group
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Wöh · Grandfathered
IMA
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1843
Named in
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Pale yellow to yellow, brown, or gray; in transmitted light, colorless to light yellow
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Zr · Nb · Ti · Si · O · F
Elements
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