Malinkoite

malinkoite

NaBSiO4

Malinkoite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Malinkoite is a mineral species (tectosilicate mineral). It crystallises in the hexagonal system. Mohs hardness about 7. Nickel–Strunz class: 9.FA.10.

Identification characteristics

Mohs hardness 7

Scientific references

Malinkoite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3843933 Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: NaBSiO4
IMA status: approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
Mineral class: 9.FA.10
Crystal system: hexagonal
Mohs hardness: 7
Specific gravity: 2.964

Image credits

Malinkoite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
Malinkoite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
Malinkoite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
Malinkoite Mineral Data — via www.webmineral.com · Source
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Malinkoite — via www.mindat.org · Source
The crystal structure of malinkoite: (a) viewed down [001]; (b ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
The crystal structure of malinkoite: layers of (SiO 4 ) and (BO 4 ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
The crystal structure of malinkoite: layers of (SiO 4 ) and (BO 4 ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
(PDF) The crystal chemistry of malinkoite, NaBSiO4, and lisitsynite ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
(PDF) New borosilicates, malinkoite, NaBSiO4, and lisitsynite, KBSi2O6 ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
The crystal structure of malinkoite: layers of (SiO 4 ) and (BO 4 ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source

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