Gjerdingenite-Na

K₂Na(Nb,Ti)₄(Si₄O₁₂)₂(OH,O)₄·5H₂O

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K₂Na(Nb,Ti)₄(Si₄O₁₂)₂(OH,O)₄·5H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
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.CE.30c
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Gje-Na
Locality
🇨🇦 Poudrette quarry
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after sodium

Source: Wikidata

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