IMA mineral species
Tacharanite
Ca₁₂Al₂Si₁₈O₃₃(OH)₃₆
Rare mineral, calcium aluminum silicate hydrate.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca₁₂Al₂Si₁₈O₃₃(OH)₃₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Al, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Tch |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.HA.75 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Portree, United Kingdom
- 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
- Tacharanite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3980022 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic
White & Clear