IMA mineral species
Tuscanite
(K(Ca,Na)₆(Si,Al)₁₀O₂₂[SO₄,CO₃,(OH)₂])·H₂O
Phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | (K(Ca,Na)₆(Si,Al)₁₀O₂₂[SO₄,CO₃,(OH)₂])·H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Ca, Na, Si, Al, O, S, C, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Tus |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EG.45 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Case Collina, Italy
- 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
- Tuscanite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4000722 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species