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NA2ZRSI6O15•3H2O [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Na2ZrSi6O15•3H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A white to brick-red orthorhombic mineral which consists of a hydrous zirconium silicate with sodium.

OBS

Chemical formula: Na2ZrSi6O15•3H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Na2ZrSi6O15•3H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (silicate hydraté de sodium et de zirconium) du système cristallin orthorhombique.

CONT

L'elpidite est transparente; de couleur blanc jaunâtre, elle peut aussi être teintée en rouge brique par des impuretés.

OBS

Étymologie : du grec elpis, «espérance», allusion à l'espoir de trouver un autre minéral intéressant dans le gisement.

OBS

Formule chimique : Na2ZrSi6O15•3H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Na2ZrSi6O15•3H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Silicato de circonio y de sodio que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico [...]

OBS

Fórmula química: Na2ZrSi6O15•3H2O

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