Magadiite

Overview

NaSi7O13(OH)3·4(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	- g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Magadiite - 2  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	white
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic - unknown
Cleavage	none
Tenacity	puttylike
Fracture	none
Luster	vitreous, dull

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 78.07.12.01

Class: 78

Group: 78.07

Subgroup: 78.07.12 - magadiite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
78.07.12.01	magadiite	NaSi7O13(OH)3·4(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 09.EA.20

Group : 09

Subgroup : EA

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
09.EA.20	magadiite	NaSi7O13(OH)3·4(H2O)

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