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Name
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K₂NaFe²⁺₇Zr₂(Si₄O₁₂)₂O₂(OH)₄F
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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4–4.5
Mohs hardness
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3.34
Specific gravity
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Pale brown
Streak
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Vitreous to adamantine
Luster
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{001}, perfect
Cleavage
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Space group
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Astrophyllite-Astrophyllite
Structural group
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Zcp · Approved
IMA
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1971
Named in
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Dark brown to nearly black
Typical colors
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K · Na · Fe · Zr · Si · O · H · F
Elements
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