IMA mineral species

Nasonite

Pb₆Ca₄(Si₂O₇)₃Cl₂

Sorosilicate mineral.

Nasonite specimen
Nasonite over Manganophyllite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaPb₆Ca₄(Si₂O₇)₃Cl₂
ElementsPb, Ca, Si, O, Cl
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolNso
Nickel–Strunz class9.BE.77

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Parker shaft, United States