IMA mineral species
Dalyite
K₂ZrSi₆O₁₅
Phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness7.5
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
| Chemical formula | K₂ZrSi₆O₁₅ |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Zr, Si, O |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Dly |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EA.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Ascension Island, realm of the United Kingdom
- 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
- Dalyite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3701193 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
7–8