Steacyite

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Steacyite

K₀.₃(Na,Ca)₂ThSi₈O₂₀

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K₀.₃(Na,Ca)₂ThSi₈O₂₀
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Gray
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P4/mcc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CH.10
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Scy
Locality
🇨🇦 Poudrette quarry
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Harold Robert Steacy

Source: Wikidata

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