IMA mineral species
Nosean
Na₈(Si₆Al₆)O₂₄(SO₄)·H₂O
Tectosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Na₈(Si₆Al₆)O₂₄(SO₄)·H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Si, Al, O, S, H |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Nsn |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.FB.10 |
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🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Laach lake volcanic complex
Learn more
- Nosean on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q412673 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Cubic