Kostylevite

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Kostylevite

K₂Zr(Si₃O₉) * H₂O

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K₂Zr(Si₃O₉) * H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/a
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CJ.35
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ksv
Locality
🇷🇺 Vuonnemiok river valley
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Ekaterina E. Kostyleva-Labuntsova

Source: Wikidata

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