Tugtupite

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Tugtupite

Na₄BeAlSi₄O₁₂Cl

Tectosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₄BeAlSi₄O₁₂Cl
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
4
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
2,465 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
I-4
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.FB.10
Dana classification
76.2.3.7
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ttp
Locality
🇬🇱 Tunulliarfik fjord
Type locality
Discovery year

Source: Wikidata

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