Zunyite
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| Zunyite | |
|---|---|
| Category | Mineral |
| Chemical formula | Al13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl |
| Identification | |
| Color | White, Grey, Yellow, grey-blue, grey-green, transparent to translucent |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Cleavage | [100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct |
| Fracture | Uneven |
| Mohs Scale hardness | 5.5 - 6 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Specific gravity | 2.88 |
| Other Characteristics | Crystalline to fine form |
Zunyite is a sorosilicate mineral, Al13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl, composed of aluminium, silicon, hydrogen, chlorine, oxygen, and fluorine. It was discovered in 1884, and named for its discovery site, the Zuni mine in Colorado.
[edit] References
- Web Mineral; retrieved March 26, 2005.
- Ralph, Jolyon; 1993-2005 (mindat.org); retrieved March 26, 2005.
- Glendale Community College; retrieved March 26, 2005.
- Euromin; retrieved March 26, 2005.
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