Tinaksite

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Tinaksite specimen - rock identification

What is Tinaksite?

Tinaksite (K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]) is a mineral found in northern Russia. Tinaksite can be grayish-white, yellowish, orange, or brown, and it is often found in charoite. Its name is derived from its composition: titanium (Ti), sodium (Na) potassium (K) and silicon (Si). International Mineralogical Association first recognized tinaksite as a mineral in 1965.

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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color
Yellowish, grayish-white
Hardness (Mohs)
6

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula
K2Na(Ca,Mn2+)2TiO[Si7O18(OH)]
Elements
Ca, H, K, Mn, Na, O, Si, Ti
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