Properties
| Chemical formula | K₂NaAlF₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Na, Al, F |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 |
| Density | 2.861 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Elp |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 3.CB.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): St Peters Dome, United States
Learn more
- Elpasolite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q1301508 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
2–3
Cubic
Soft, Scratches Easily