Turkestanite

Properties

Formula (K,โ˜)(Ca,Na)2ThSi8O20ยทnH2O
Abbreviation Tkt
Classification Minerals containing H2O
Luminescence emitter UO2
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1996-036)
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Tags Hydrated , Mineral, Silicate

Composition

Element Atoms
Si 8
K ~0.5
Na ~1
โ˜ ~0.5
Th 1
Ca ~1
H 2n
O 20+n