IMA mineral species

Alvesite

NaKZrSi₆O₁₅·2H₂O

Properties

Chemical formulaNaKZrSi₆O₁₅·2H₂O
ElementsNa, K, Zr, Si, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolAvs
Nickel–Strunz class9.DG.

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Ribeira Grande, Portugal

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.