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IMA mineral species

Zunyite

Al₁₃Si₅O₂₀(OH,F)₁₈Cl

Sorosilicate mineral.

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Zunyite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaAl₁₃Si₅O₂₀(OH,F)₁₈Cl
ElementsAl, Si, O, H, F, Cl
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness7
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolZun
Nickel–Strunz class9.BJ.55

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Zuni mine, United States

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