Zirsinalite

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Zirsinalite

Zirsinalite

Na₆(Ca,Mn²⁺,Fe²⁺)Zr(Si₆O₁₈)

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₆(Ca,Mn²⁺,Fe²⁺)Zr(Si₆O₁₈)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R-3m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CJ.15
Dana classification
61.1.2a.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Zsl
Locality
🇷🇺 Koashva open pit
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after sodium

Source: Wikidata

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