IMA mineral species

Eifelite

KNa₃Mg₄Si₁₂O₃₀

Cyclosilicate mineral.

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

Properties

⚖ Density2.67 g/cm³
Average
Chemical formulaKNa₃Mg₄Si₁₂O₃₀
ElementsK, Na, Mg, Si, O
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density2.67 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolEif
Nickel–Strunz class9.CM.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Caspar quarry, Germany

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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.