Cancrisilite

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Cancrisilite

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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