Tunisite

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Tunisite

NaCa₂Al₄(CO₃)₄(OH)₈Cl

Carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaCa₂Al₄(CO₃)₄(OH)₈Cl
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
5.BB.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Tun
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Tunisia

Source: Wikidata

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