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  Olenii Creek (Olenii Ruchei; Oleny Ruchei), Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia
  © 2008, JGW

• Formula:
  Na₃K₆Ti₂Al₂Si₈O₂₆Cl₃

• System: Monoclinic

• Name:
  The name is derived from the elements Al, Ti, and Si in the composition.

• IMA Status: Valid (Approved)

• Type Locality:
  Olenii Creek (Olenii Ruchei; Oleny Ruchei), Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia

• Dana 8th: 74.3.3.1
  
  74 : PHYLLOSILICATES Modulated Layers
  3 : Modulated Layers with joined strips

• Hardness (Mohs): 6

• Lustre: Vitreous

• Colour: Colourless

• Streak: White