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Organovaite-Zn

K₂Zn(Nb,Ti)₄(Si₄O₁₂)₂(O,OH)₄·6H₂O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSilicate
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Organovaite-Zn specimen

Organovaite-Zn Locality: Karnasurt Mt, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia Pink/pinkish brown massive Organovaite-Zn. Field of view 6 mm. Depth of field is achieved with CombineZM. Specimen and photo Leon Hupperichs. — Photo: Leon Hupperichs · CC BY-SA 3.0

Organovaite-Zn

Organovaite-Zn is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula K₂Zn(Nb,Ti)₄(Si₄O₁₂)₂(O,OH)₄·6H₂O.

It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group C2/m). It is a member of the Labuntsovite structural group.

IMA symbol Org-Zn, IMA status: approved, named in 2001.

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