Ussingite is a silicate mineral with formula Na2AlSi3O8(OH). It was named for Niels Viggo Ussing (1864–1911), Copenhagen, Denmark.
Hardness:
6 - 7
Density:
2.51 g/cm³
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Physical Properties of Ussingite
Colors
Pale to medium violet, reddish violet; sometimes barely tinted purple
Streak
white
Hardness
6 - 7 , Hard
Density
2.51 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Ussingite
Formula
Na2AlSi3O8OH
Elements listed
Al, H, Na, O, Si
Common Impurities
Ca,K,Cl,H2O,S
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