IMA mineral species
Loughlinite
Na₂Mg₃Si₆O₁₆ * 8H₂O
Phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Na₂Mg₃Si₆O₁₆ * 8H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Mg, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lou |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EE.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Westvaco mine, United States
- 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
- Loughlinite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3837562 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species