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   Nenadkevichite
((Na,Ca,K)(Nb,Ti)Si2O6(O,OH)·2H2O)
NS2694
  
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Crystal system orthorhombic.
Habit prismatic, tabular or stacked clusters of spherical aggregates.
Cleavage indistinct.
Fracture none.
Hardness 5
Specific Gravity 2.86
Color colorless, pale pink, rose/pink, orange and brown/red.
Luster transparent to translucent with a vitreous, pearly or dull luster.
Streak light pink.
Distinguishing features unfortunately, this mineral has a very close resemblance to serandite so it is difficult to distinguish visually.
Uses of interest to collectors and researchers.







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