IMA mineral species
Gyrolite
NaCa₁₆(Si₂₃Al)O₆₀(OH)₈·14H₂O
Rare phyllosilicate mineral crystallizing in spherules.
Properties
| Chemical formula | NaCa₁₆(Si₂₃Al)O₆₀(OH)₈·14H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Ca, Si, Al, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Gyr |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EE.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): The Storr, 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
- Gyrolite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3780191 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
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