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Carbonate-Vishnevite

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Formula:
Na
 
8
(Si,Al)
 
12
O
 
24
(CO
 
3
) · H
 
2
O
System:HexagonalColour:Translucent pale violet, ...
A variety of Vishnevite

A carbonate-bearing variety of vishnevite.
Originally reported from Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia.

Classification of Carbonate-Vishnevite

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Physical Properties of Carbonate-Vishnevite

Colour:Translucent pale violet, light blue

Crystallography of Carbonate-Vishnevite

Crystal System:Hexagonal

Chemical Properties of Carbonate-Vishnevite

Formula:
Na
 
8
(Si,Al)
 
12
O
 
24
(CO
 
3
) · H
 
2
O
Essential elements:C, H, Na, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, C, H, Na, O, Si

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    Russia
     
    • Northern Region
      • Murmanskaja Oblast'
        • Kola Peninsula
    		[Nickel & Nichols, 1991 - "Mineral Reference Manual" p35]
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