Laurentianite

[NbO(H₂O)]₃(Si₂O₇)₂[Na(H₂O)₂]₃

Hydrous silicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
[NbO(H₂O)]₃(Si₂O₇)₂[Na(H₂O)₂]₃
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P3
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Lre
Locality
🇨🇦 Poudrette quarry
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Laurentian University

Source: Wikidata

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