IMA mineral species

Zagamiite

CaAl₂Si₃.₅O₁₁

Aluminosilicate mineral.

Zagamiite specimen
BSE image zagamiite (b).png · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCaAl₂Si₃.₅O₁₁
ElementsCa, Al, Si, O
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolZag
Nickel–Strunz class9.HA.47

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Zagami, Nigeria

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