Zunyite

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Zunyite

Al₁₃Si₅O₂₀(OH,F)₁₈Cl

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Al₁₃Si₅O₂₀(OH,F)₁₈Cl
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Cubic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
F-43m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BJ.55
Dana classification
57.3.1.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Zun
Locality
🇺🇸 Zuni mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Zuni mine

Source: Wikidata

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