IMA mineral species

Parakeldyshite

Na₂ZrSi₂O₇

Sorosilicate mineral.

Parakeldyshite specimen
Parakeldyshite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density3.24 g/cm³
Heavy
Chemical formulaNa₂ZrSi₂O₇
ElementsNa, Zr, Si, O
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density3.24 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPkel
Nickel–Strunz class9.BC.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Alluaiv Mountain, Russia · Mount Takhtarvumchorr, Russia

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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.