IMA mineral species

Cryolithionite

Na₃Al₂(LiF₄)₃

Mineral, halite garnet.

Cryolithionite specimen
Cryolithionite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density2.867 g/cm³
Average
Chemical formulaNa₃Al₂(LiF₄)₃
ElementsNa, Al, Li, F
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density2.867 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCyln
Nickel–Strunz class3.CB.05

“—” 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.