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Avdeevite

(Na,Cs)(Be₂Li)Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSilicate

Avdeevite

Avdeevite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula (Na,Cs)(Be₂Li)Al₂(Si₆O₁₈).

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P6/mcc). It is a member of the Beryl structural group.

IMA symbol Avd, IMA status: approved, named in 2019.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more A minerals or help write this entry.