IMA mineral species

Sauconite

Na₀.₃Zn₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ * 4H₂O

Smectite, phyllosilicate mineral.

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Sauconite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNa₀.₃Zn₃((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ * 4H₂O
ElementsNa, Zn, Si, Al, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSau
Nickel–Strunz class9.EC.45

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