IMA mineral species
Kokchetavite
K(AlSi₃O₈)
Feldspar, tectosilicate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density2.457 g/cm³
Average
| Chemical formula | K(AlSi₃O₈) |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Al, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 2.457 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Kct |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.FA.75 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kumdykol, Kazakhstan
- 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
- Kokchetavite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3816202 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Hexagonal