IMA mineral species

Vlasovite

Na₂ZrSi₄O₁₁

Single chain inosilicate.

BrownWhite & Clear

Vlasovite specimen
Vlasovite-Gittinsite-Eudialyte-122184.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density2.883 g/cm³
Average
🔷 Monoclinic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaNa₂ZrSi₄O₁₁
ElementsNa, Zr, Si, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density2.883 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolVsv
Nickel–Strunz class9.DM.25

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Lovozero massif, Russia

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.