Umbite

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Umbite

K₂ZrSi₃O₉·H₂O

Inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K₂ZrSi₃O₉·H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁2₁2₁
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DG.25
Dana classification
59.2.1.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Umb
Locality
🇷🇺 Vuonnemiok river valley
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Umbozero

Source: Wikidata

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