Canasite
A variety of Minerals
What is Canasite?
Canasite is a mineral whose name is derived from its chemical composition of calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), and silicon (Si). It also contains fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, and potassium. It was approved in 1959 by IMA. It occurs in Russia mostly. Purple canasite may be confused with stichtite, but recent research has found that the mineral advertized as canasite is a new specimen. There are two varieties of canasite: fluorcanasite and frankamenite.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Greenish yellow
- Density
- 2.707 g/cm³
- Streak
- Clear
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- K3Na3Ca5Si12O30(OH)4, K2Na4Ca5(Si12O30)(OH,F)4
- Elements
- Ca, H, K, Na, O, Si
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