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IMA mineral species

Pollucite

Cs(Si₂Al)O₆·nH₂O

Zeolite mineral.

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Pollucite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCs(Si₂Al)O₆·nH₂O
ElementsCs, Si, Al, O, H
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness6.5
Density2.9 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolPol
Nickel–Strunz class9.GB.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): San Piero in Campo, Italy

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