Turkestanite

(K,☐)(Ca,Na)₂ThSi₈O₂₀·nH₂O

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(K,☐)(Ca,Na)₂ThSi₈O₂₀·nH₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
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
Tkt
Locality
🇹🇯 Darai-Pioz glacier
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after naming locality

Source: Wikidata

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