Chesnokovite

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Chesnokovite

Na₂SiO₂(OH)₂·8H₂O

Nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₂SiO₂(OH)₂·8H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AC.20
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ck
Locality
🇷🇺 Karnasurt mine, Karnasurt mount
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Boris V. Chesnokov

Source: Wikidata

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