| Arctite | |
|---|---|
 Arctite crystals | |
| General | |
| Category | Minerals |
| Formula | (Na 2 Ca 4(P O 4)3 F) |
| IMA symbol | Arc |
| Identification | |
| Color | Colorless |
| Mohs scale hardness | 5 |
| Luster | Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous, Pearly |
| Specific gravity | 3.13 |
Arctite (Na 2 Ca 4(P O 4)3 F) is a colourless mineral found in the Kola Peninsula northern Russia. [1] Its IMA symbol is Arc. [2] 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. [3] It is also a naturally occurring antiperovskite. [4]
Common associates of arctite include aegirine, natisite, lomonosovite, umbite and thenardite. [1]
