Nosean

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Nosean

Na₈(Si₆Al₆)O₂₄(SO₄)·H₂O

Tectosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₈(Si₆Al₆)O₂₄(SO₄)·H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Cubic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P-43m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.FB.10
Dana classification
76.2.3.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Nsn
Locality
Laach lake volcanic complex
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Karl Wilhelm Nose

Source: Wikidata

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