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Alvesite

Silicates orthorhombic #0158

Alvesite is a mineral species described as null. It is classified under the Nickel-Strunz scheme and its reference data is listed below.

Formula NaKZrSi₆O₁₅·2H₂O
Strunz code 9.DG.
Class Silicates
Crystal system orthorhombic
Type locality Ribeira Grande
Named after
Streak
No specimen image

Composition

O
44.46%
Si
28.9%
Zr
15.65%
K
6.71%
Na
3.94%
H
0.35%

Molar mass 583.022 g/mol

Physical

Mohs
Density
g/cm³