Properties
| Chemical formula | K(AlSi₂O₆) |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Al, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lct |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.GB.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Somma, Italy
- 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
- Leucite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q419201 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Tetragonal
GrayWhite & Clear