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MineralMorinite
FormulaNa2Ca4Al4(PO4)4(F,OH)10 • 3(H2O)
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Prismatic [2/m]
CleavagePerfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
ColorColourless, white, light rose-pink; blue in copper rich variety; colourless to light rose-pink in transmitted light.
Density2.9 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent
FractureBrittle
Hardness4.0 - 4.5
LustreVitreous, Pearly
StreakWhite
Dana 8 Class42.4.2.1
Strunz Class7/D.50-30
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