IMA mineral species
Lingunite
NaAlSi₃O₈
Tectosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | NaAlSi₃O₈ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Al, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 2.64 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lgn |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.FA.70 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Sixiangkou meteorite, People's Republic of China
- 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
- Lingunite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19860952 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Tetragonal