Darapiosite

Formula:  KNa2Li(Mn,Zn)2ZrSi12O30

Origin of name:  Locality; Dara-Pioz, Tadzhikistan

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  6/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Colourless, white, rarely brownish or bluish

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Habit:  Small masses

Hardness:  5

Specific gravity:  2.92

Cleavage:  None

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