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(CA NA2 K2)3AL6SI12O36·18H2O [1 record]

Record 1 2011-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
(Ca,Na2,K2)Al2Si4O12·6H2O
formula, see observation
(Ca,Na2,K2)3Al6Si12O36·18H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A trigonal mineral [of the] zeolite group [which is found] in cavities in basalts with other zeolites.

CONT

Levyne or levynite is a zeolite mineral, i.e. a hydrated silicate mineral.

OBS

levyne: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

OBS

Chemical formula: (Ca,Na2,K2)Al2Si4O12·6H2O or (Ca,Na2,K2)3Al6Si12O36·18H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(Ca,Na2,K2)Al2Si4O12·6H2O
formula, see observation
(Ca,Na2,K2)3Al6Si12O36·18H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Aluminosilicate hydraté naturel de calcium appartenant au groupe des zéolites.

OBS

levyne : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

OBS

Formule chimique : (Ca,Na2,K2)Al2Si4O12·6H2O ou (Ca,Na2,K2)3Al6Si12O36·18H2O

Spanish

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