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Melansonite

Na   KZrSi₈O₁₉·5H₂O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassSilicate

Melansonite

Melansonite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Na   KZrSi₈O₁₉·5H₂O.

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pmma). It is a member of the Rhodesite structural group.

IMA symbol Mso, 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 M minerals or help write this entry.