Hydroxycancrinite

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Hydroxycancrinite

(Na,Ca,K)₈(AlSi)₆O₂₄(OH,CO₃)₂·2H₂O

Tectosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Na,Ca,K)₈(AlSi)₆O₂₄(OH,CO₃)₂·2H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6₃
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.FB.05
Dana classification
76.2.5.8
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Hccn
Locality
🇷🇺 Mount Karnasurt
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after hydroxyl

Source: Wikidata

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