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Elpidite

Elpidite

A species of Minerals

Elpidite is a hydrated sodium zirconium silicate mineral. Crystal fibrous, always in a white to yellowish color. Most of the notable specimens came from the famous Mont Saint-Hilaire Mine, Canada. The name of this mineral came from the Greek word "hope", it was a new mineral found in a potential Greenland mine, the researchers who named it hoped more new minerals would be found.

Hardness
Hardness:

5

Density
Density:

2.59 g/cm³

General Info About Elpidite

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Physical Properties of Elpidite

Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Dull, Waxy
Diaphaneity
Transparent to opaque
Colors
Colorless, white, gray, yellowish, orange, brown, beige
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Cleavage
Perfect
Fracture
Splintery
Streak
White
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hardness
5 , Soft
Density
2.59 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Elpidite

Chemical Classification
Silicates
Formula
Na2ZrSi6O15 · 3H2O
Elements listed
H, Na, O, Si, Zr
Common Impurities
Ti, Nb, Ca, K, F, Cl

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Rarity
Rare

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