Cancrinite

Properties

Formula (Na,Ca,โ˜)8(Al6Si6)O24(CO3,SO4)2ยท2H2O
Abbreviation Ccn
Classifications Minerals containing SO4, Calcrinite (group), Minerals containing CO3, Minerals containing H2O
Luminescence emitter Fe
IMA Status Grandfathered (pre-IMA), 1833
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Crystal symmetry Hexagonal, Point group 6, Space group P62 (#171)
Tags Carbonate , Hydrated , Mineral, Sulphate , Aluminosilicate

Composition

Element Atoms
Si 6
H 4
Al 6
C ~1
Na ~2.667
Ca ~2.667
O ~33
โ˜ ~2.66667
S ~1

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