IMA mineral species

Natrosilite

Na₂Si₂O₅

Phyllosilicate mineral.

Natrosilite specimen
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Properties

⚖ Density2.613 g/cm³
Average
Chemical formulaNa₂Si₂O₅
ElementsNa, Si, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density2.613 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolNs
Nickel–Strunz class9.EE.40

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Karnasurt, Russia