Tiptopite

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Tiptopite

K₂(Li,Na,Ca)₆(Be₆P₆)O₂₄(OH)₂·1.3H₂O

Zeolite framework, phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K₂(Li,Na,Ca)₆(Be₆P₆)O₂₄(OH)₂·1.3H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6₃
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.DA.25
Dana classification
42.6.11.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Tpt
Locality
🇺🇸 Tip Top mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Tip Top mine

Source: Wikidata

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