Sauconite

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Sauconite

Sauconite

Na₀.₃Zn₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ * 4H₂O

Smectite, phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₀.₃Zn₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ * 4H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Brown
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.EC.45
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Sau
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Saucon valley

Source: Wikidata

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