IMA mineral species
Leifite
Na₇Be₂(Si₁₅Al₃)O₃₉(F,OH)₂
Transitional structure between phyllosilicate and other silicate unit, mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Na₇Be₂(Si₁₅Al₃)O₃₉(F,OH)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Be, Si, Al, O, F, H |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lf |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EH.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Narsaarsuk pegmatite, Greenland
- 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
- Leifite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q946175 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Trigonal
PurpleWhite & Clear