Gaidonnayite

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Gaidonnayite

Na₂Zr(Si₃O₉)·2H₂O

Single chain inosilicate

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₂Zr(Si₃O₉)·2H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DM.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Gdn
Locality
🇨🇦 Poudrette quarry
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Gabrielle Donnay

Source: Wikidata

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