elpidite

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Na2ZrSi6O15·3H2O
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color white
colorless
yellowish
gptkbp:containsElement hydrogen
oxygen
sodium
silicon
zirconium
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1878
gptkbp:event pegmatites
alkaline igneous rocks
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label elpidite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Epd
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word for hope
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:serandite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6