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Moxuanxueite

NaCa₆Zr(Si₂O₇)₂OF₃
Crystal systemTriclinic
ClassSilicate

Moxuanxueite

Moxuanxueite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula NaCa₆Zr(Si₂O₇)₂OF₃.

It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P1). It is a member of the Wöhlerite structural group.

IMA symbol Mox, IMA status: approved, named in 2020.

It is found associated with Distribution From the Gejiu intrusion, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China.

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.