Vishnevite
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What is Vishnevite?
Vishnevite, or sulfatic cancrinite, is a mineral of the cancrinite group with the chemical formula (Na, Ca, K)6(Si, Al)12O24[(SO4),(CO3), Cl2]2-4·nH2O. It has hexagonal crystals.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- colourless, light blue, orange-yellow, white
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5 - 6
- Streak
- white
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- (Na,K)8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4,CO3) · 2H2O
- Elements
- Al, C, H, K, Na, O, S, Si
Also Known As
VishneviteSulphatic Cancrinite
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