Cancrisilite

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Cancrisilite

Na₇(Si₇Al₅)O₂₄(CO₃)·3H₂O

Tectosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₇(Si₇Al₅)O₂₄(CO₃)·3H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
5
Color
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6₃mc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.FB.05
Dana classification
76.2.5.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Cnc
Locality
🇷🇺 Alluaiv Mountain
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after silicon

Source: Wikidata

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