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Betzite

Na₆Ca₂(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)Cl₄
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSilicate

Betzite

Betzite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Na₆Ca₂(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)Cl₄.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P6_3). It is a member of the Cancrinite structural group.

IMA status: approved, named in 2021.

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 B minerals or help write this entry.