Franzinite

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Franzinite

Franzinite

(Na,K)₆Ca₂(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)(SO₄)₂·2H₂O

Tectosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Na,K)₆Ca₂(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)(SO₄)₂·2H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
P321
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.FB.05
Dana classification
76.2.5.6
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Frz
Locality
🇮🇹 Case Collina
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Marco Franzini

Source: Wikidata

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