Davidsmithite

(Ca,☐)₂Na₆Al₈Si₈O₃₂

Silicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Ca,☐)₂Na₆Al₈Si₈O₃₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Dsm
Locality
🇳🇴 Liset eclogite pod
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after David C. Smith

Source: Wikidata

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