Petarasite

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Petarasite

Petarasite

Na₅Zr₂(Si₆O₁₈)(Cl,OH) * 2H₂O

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₅Zr₂(Si₆O₁₈)(Cl,OH) * 2H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
P2₁/m
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.CJ.40
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Pra
Locality
🇨🇦 Poudrette quarry
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Peter Tarassoff

Source: Wikidata

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