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Lingunite

NaAlSi₃O₈
Crystal systemTetragonal
ClassSilicate

Lingunite

Lingunite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula NaAlSi₃O₈.

It crystallizes in the tetragonal crystal system. It is a member of the Coronadite structural group.

IMA symbol Lgn, IMA status: approved, named in 2000.

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 L minerals or help write this entry.