IMA mineral species

Hydroxycancrinite

(Na,Ca,K)₈(AlSi)₆O₂₄(OH,CO₃)₂·2H₂O

Tectosilicate mineral.

Hydroxycancrinite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formula(Na,Ca,K)₈(AlSi)₆O₂₄(OH,CO₃)₂·2H₂O
ElementsNa, Ca, K, Al, Si, O, H, C
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolHccn
Nickel–Strunz class9.FB.05

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Karnasurt, Russia