Sitinakite

Formula: Na2KTi4Si2O13(OH).4H2O

Origin of name: from elements in composition

 

Crystal system: tetragonal

Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: light brown with pale rose tint, colourless

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Luster: vitreous

Habit: equant and short prismatic crystals 1 by 1 by 2 mm, intergrown crystals in 3 to 4 mm patches

Hardness: 4.5

Specific gravity: 2.86

Cleavage: 2; {100} perfect, {001} parting

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Streak: white

 

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