Kumdykolite
Kumdykolite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Na(AlSi₃O₈).
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pmnn).
IMA symbol Kdy, IMA status: approved, named in 2007.
Occurs as inclusions in omphacite in eclogite (Kazakhstan). Presumed to form under high temperatures with rapid cooling and in the absence of water. As inclusions in garnet in a diamond- bearing.
It is found associated with Diopside, quartz/cristobalite, phengite/phlogopite, calcic amphibole, dolomite, calcite, talc, omphacite (Kazakhstan); phlogopite, quartz (Bohemian massif).
The name refers to Kumdy Kol, the source of the first specimens.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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