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Zakharovite
Name
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Na₄Mn²⁺₅Si₁₀O₂₄(OH)₆·6H₂O
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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2
Mohs hardness
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2.58–2.64
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Pearly, vitreous to dull waxy
Luster
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{0001}, perfect
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Zak · Approved
IMA
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1981
Named in
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Yellowish to bright yellow, orange, grenish yellow
Typical colors
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Na · Mn · Si · O · H
Elements
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