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Selsurtite

(H₃O)₁₂Na₃(Ca₃Mn₃)(Na₂Fe)Zr₃   Si[Si₂₄O₆₉(OH)₃](OH)Cl·H₂O
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSilicate
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Selsurtite

Selsurtite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula (H₃O)₁₂Na₃(Ca₃Mn₃)(Na₂Fe)Zr₃   Si[Si₂₄O₆₉(OH)₃](OH)Cl·H₂O.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group R3). It is a member of the Eudialyte structural group.

IMA symbol Ssu, 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.