Arctite
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What is Arctite?
Arctite (Na2Ca4(PO4)3F) is a colourless mineral found in the Kola Peninsula northern Russia. It has a Mohs hardness of 5 and has a specific gravity of 3.13. Arctite is transparent with a vitreous lustre. Arctite has a perfect cleavage and a trigonal crystal system. It is also a naturally occurring antiperovskite. Common associates of arctite include aegirine, natisite, lomonosovite, umbite and thenardite.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colorless:
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5
- Density
- 3.19 g/cm³
- Streak
- Colorless
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Na2Ca4(PO4)3F
- Elements
- Ba, Ca, F, Na, O, P
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