Chkalovite

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Chkalovite

Na₂BeSi₂O₆

Single chain inosilicate

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₂BeSi₂O₆
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
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.DM.20
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ckl
Locality
🇷🇺 Mount Malyi Punkaruaiv
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Valery Chkalov

Source: Wikidata

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