Wenkite

Ba₄Ca₆(Si,Al)₂₀O₄₁(OH)₂(SO₄)₃(H₂O)

Zeolite mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ba₄Ca₆(Si,Al)₂₀O₄₁(OH)₂(SO₄)₃(H₂O)
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P-62m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.GD.25
Dana classification
76.2.5.16
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wen
Locality
🇮🇹 Candoglia
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Eduard Wenk

Source: Wikidata

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