IMA mineral species
Cryolite
Na₃AlF₆
Perovskite, halide mineral (as opposed to the chemical compound).
Properties
| Chemical formula | Na₃AlF₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Al, F |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 3.065 g/cm³ |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Crl |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 3.CB.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Ivigtuut cryolite deposit, Greenland
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Cryolite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q193502 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic
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