Burpalite

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Burpalite

Na₂CaZr(Si₂O₇)F₂

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₂CaZr(Si₂O₇)F₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/a
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BE.17
Dana classification
56.2.4.2
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Brp
Locality
🇷🇺 Burpala alkaline Massif
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Burpala alkaline Massif

Source: Wikidata

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