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Steudelite

Na₃(K₁₇Ca₇)Ca₄(Al₂₄Si₂₄O₉₆)(SO₃)₆F₆·4H₂O
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSilicate

Steudelite

Steudelite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Na₃(K₁₇Ca₇)Ca₄(Al₂₄Si₂₄O₉₆)(SO₃)₆F₆·4H₂O.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P-62c). It is a member of the Cancrinite structural group.

IMA status: approved, named in 2021.

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.