Kapustinite

Na₅(Na,Mn²⁺)<₁Zr(H₂Si₆O₁₈)

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₅(Na,Mn²⁺)<₁Zr(H₂Si₆O₁₈)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CJ.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Kpu
Locality
🇷🇺 Palitra pegmatite, Karnasurt mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Yuri L. Kapustin

Source: Wikidata

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