IMA mineral species
Elpidite
Na₂ZrSi₆O₁₅·3H₂O
Inosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | Na₂ZrSi₆O₁₅·3H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Zr, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Epd |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.DG.65 |
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Learn more
- Elpidite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3723655 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Orthorhombic