Marinellite

(Na,K)₄₂Ca₆(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)₆(SO₄)₈Cl₂ * 3H₂O

Tectosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Na,K)₄₂Ca₆(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)₆(SO₄)₈Cl₂ * 3H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P31c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.FB.05
Dana classification
76.2.5.17
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Mrn
Locality
🇮🇹 Sacrofano caldera
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Giorgio Marinelli

Source: Wikidata

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