Depmeierite

Na₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)(PO₄,CO₃)₁-x * 3H₂O (x<₀.₅)

Tectosilicate

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)(PO₄,CO₃)₁-x * 3H₂O (x<₀.₅)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6₃
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
76.2.9.24
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Dep
Locality
🇷🇺 Mount Karnasurt
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Wulf Depmeier

Source: Wikidata

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