How do I identify Alluaivite?

Alluaivite can be identified by its hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale, Colorless to weak brownish pink color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Alluaivite?

Alluaivite typically appears in Colorless to weak brownish pink. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Alluaivite?

Alluaivite has a hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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What is Alluaivite?

Alluaivite is a rare mineral of the eudialyte group, with complex formula written as Na19(Ca,Mn)6(Ti,Nb)3Si26O74Cl·2H2O. It is unique among the eudialyte group as the only titanosilicate (other representatives of the group are usually zirconosilicates). The two dual-nature minerals of the group, being both titano- and zirconosilicates, are labyrinthite and dualite. They both contain alluaivite module in their structures. Alluaivite is named after Mt. Alluaiv in Lovozero Tundry massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia, where it is found in ultra-agpaitic, hyperalkaline pegmatites.

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Formation of Alluaivite

Alluaivite was found in ultra-agpaitic (highly alkaline) pegmatites on Mt. Alluaiv, Lovozero massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia - hence its name. Associating minerals are aegirine, arfvedsonite, eudialyte, nepheline, potassic feldspar, and sodalite.