IMA mineral species
Sogdianite
KZr₂(Li₃Si₁₂)O₃₀
Cyclosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness7
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
⚖ Density2.653 g/cm³
Average
| Chemical formula | KZr₂(Li₃Si₁₂)O₃₀ |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Zr, Li, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Density | 2.653 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Sog |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.CM.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Darai-Pioz glacier, Tajikistan
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Sogdianite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q1661297 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
7–8
Hexagonal