A species of Minerals, Also known as Sulphatic Cancrinite
Vishnevite, or sulfatic cancrinite, is a mineral of the cancrinite group with the chemical formula (Na, Ca, K)6(Si, Al)12O24[(SO4),(CO3), Cl2]2-4·nH2O. It has hexagonal crystals.
Hardness:
5 - 6
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Physical Properties of Vishnevite
Colors
colourless, light blue, orange-yellow, white
Streak
white
Hardness
5 - 6 , Moderate
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Chemical Properties of Vishnevite
Formula
(Na,K)8(Al6Si6O24)(SO4,CO3) · 2H2O
Elements listed
Al, C, H, K, Na, O, S, Si
Common Impurities
Sr
Characteristics of Vishnevite
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