Leifite

Photo: Robert M. Lavinsky · CC BY-SA 3.0

Leifite

Na₇Be₂(Si₁₅Al₃)O₃₉(F,OH)₂

Transitional structure between phyllosilicate and other silicate unit, mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₇Be₂(Si₁₅Al₃)O₃₉(F,OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P-3m1
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EH.25
Dana classification
78.7.10.1
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Lf
Locality
🇬🇱 Narsaarsuk pegmatite
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Leif Erikson

Source: Wikidata

For sale on the marketplace

View all →
No offers for Leifite at the moment. Browse the marketplace →

Related minerals

We use cookies to make the site work and — with your consent — to improve it. Read more in our privacy policy.