IMA mineral species

Niocalite

Ca₇Nb(Si₂O₇)₂O₃F

Sorosilicate mineral.

Niocalite specimen
Niocalite-207924.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density3.17 g/cm³
Average
Chemical formulaCa₇Nb(Si₂O₇)₂O₃F
ElementsCa, Nb, Si, O, F
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density3.17 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolNio
Nickel–Strunz class9.BE.17

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Oka, Canada

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.