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Scandio-winchite

(NaCa)(Mg₄Sc)(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSilicate
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Scandio-winchite

Scandio-winchite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula (NaCa)(Mg₄Sc)(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂.

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

IMA symbol Swnc, IMA status: approved, named in 2022.

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 S minerals or help write this entry.