IMA mineral species
Megacyclite
Na₈KSi₉O₁₈(OH)₉ * 19H₂O
Cyclosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Na₈KSi₉O₁₈(OH)₉ * 19H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, K, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mgc |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.CP.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Rasvumchorr, Russia
- 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
- Megacyclite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3853917 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic