Magadiite

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Magadiite

Magadiite

Na₂Si₁₄O₂₉·11H₂O

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₂Si₁₄O₂₉·11H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
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Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
White
Luster
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Streak
White
Density
—
Cleavage
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Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
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Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
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Refractive index
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Optical character
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Birefringence
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Pleochroism
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Strunz classification
9.EA.20
Dana classification
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IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Mgd
Locality
🇰🇪 Lake Magadi
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Lake Magadi

Source: Wikidata

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