Watatsumiite

Na₂KLi(Mn²⁺,Fe²⁺)₂V₄+₂[Si₈O₂₄]

Transitional structure between phyllosilicate and other silicate unit, mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₂KLi(Mn²⁺,Fe²⁺)₂V₄+₂[Si₈O₂₄]
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EH.05
Dana classification
70.4.1.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wts
Locality
🇯🇵 Tanohata mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Watatsumi

Source: Wikidata

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