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Arctite

arctite

Na5Ca7Ba(PO4)6F3

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Overview

Arctite (Na2Ca4(PO4)3F) is a colourless mineral found in the Kola Peninsula northern Russia. Its IMA symbol is Arc. 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.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 5

Scientific references

  1. Arctite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2860672 Link
  2. Arctite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctite Link