Eirikite

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Eirikite

KNa₆Be₂(Si₁₅Al₃)O₃₉F₂

Transitional structure between phyllosilicate and other silicate unit, mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
KNa₆Be₂(Si₁₅Al₃)O₃₉F₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P-3m1
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EH.25
Dana classification
76.2.11.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Eir
Locality
🇳🇴 Vesle Arøy island
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Erik the Red

Source: Wikidata

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