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IMA mineral species ⚠ Handle with care

Villiaumite

NaF

Rocksalt group, halide mineral.

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Villiaumite specimen
Villiaumite1 - Poudrette quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNaF
ElementsNa, F
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density2.919 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolVll
Nickel–Strunz class3.AA.20

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

⚠ Handle With Care High caution

☠ Toxic if ingested💧 Water-soluble or water-sensitive🚫 Don't make water elixirs

Why: Sodium fluoride. It is water-soluble and toxic if swallowed.

Safe handling: Keep it sealed and dry. Never put it in water. Wash your hands after handling.

Sources: Wikipedia: Villiaumite · ATSDR ToxFAQs: Fluorides · Mindat: Villiaumite. General safety information only, not medical advice. More on safe handling.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Rouma Island, Guinea

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