Ekanite

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Ekanite

Ca₂ThSi₈O₂₀

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂ThSi₈O₂₀
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
I422
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EA.10
Dana classification
72.1.1.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ek
Locality
🇱🇰 Ratnapura
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after human

Source: Wikidata

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