Nabesite Mineral Data, minerology database

Mineral Reference Lookup for Nabesite

This reference page contains mineralogic data for Nabesite and folklore and metaphysical beliefs. If the mineral is an alternate naming of a more common name, the more common mineral's data is displayed below the list of synonyms.

Minerals matching Nabesite in the database: Nabesite

Mineralogical Reference

Nabesite

Mineral	Nabesite
Chemistry	Na 2 BeSi 4 O 10 * 4 H 2 O
Color	colourless to white
Luster	Vitreous
CrystalSystem	Orthorhombic
Cleavage	Distinct/Good {110} and {001}
Hardness	5 - 6
SpecificGravity	2.21 g/ccm
Streak	white
IMAStatus	Approved
CellParameters	a = 9.748b = 10.133c = 11.954
Ratio	a:b:c = 0.962 : 1 : 1.18
OpticalType	Biaxial (-)
RI	n α =1.499 n β =1.507 n γ =1.511
Birefringence	δ=0.012
SurfaceRelief	Low
TypeLocality	Kuannersuit ( Kvanefjeld) plateau Ilimaussaq complex Narsaq Kitaa ( West Greenland) Province Greenland
Strunz	8/J.0- 8 : Silicates J : Tectosilicates (network) without anions unfamiliar to the tetraheders 0 :

If you experience any problems with the web site please contact: webmaster@mysticgemcreations.com