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IMA mineral species

Zektzerite

NaLiZrSi₆O₁₅

Multiple chain inosilicate mineral.

PinkBrownWhite & Clear

Zektzerite specimen
Zektzerite-gems zektzerite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNaLiZrSi₆O₁₅
ElementsNa, Li, Zr, Si, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness6
Density2.671 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolZek
Nickel–Strunz class9.DN.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Washington pass, United States

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