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Bolotinaite

(Na₇   )(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)F·4H₂O
Crystal systemCubic
ClassSilicate

Bolotinaite

Bolotinaite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula (Na₇   )(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)F·4H₂O.

It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group I-43m). It is a member of the Sodalite structural group.

IMA symbol Bltn, IMA status: approved, named in 2022.

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.