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Empirical formula: H.09Al6Cl1.91Na8O29.82Si6
a: 8.997 Å
b: 8.997 Å
c: 8.997 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 728.22 Å3
Space group: P-43n
Calculated density: 2.415 g/cm3
Z: 1
Formula weight: 1059.228 g/mole
R(F): 0.1007
Structural formula: Na8(AlSiO4)6(ClO3)1.91(OH)0.09
Common name: Sodalite
ICSD collection code: 78810
Short description: Sodalite is a blue ornamental stone that was name because of its sodium content.
Keyword: feldspathoid
Keyword: chloride
Keyword: 1811
Keyword: Thomson
Keyword: Mineral
Layman's explanation: Sodalite was given its name in 1811, by Thomson, due to its sodium content, although the date of discovery questionable. Sodalite is a light to dark blue mineral and is often used as an ornamental stone. Varieties of sodalite that are not blue, tend to fade when exposed to visible light but restore their color after a couple weeks of being in complete darkness or when exposed to UV light. Sodalite is the only chloride containing feldspathoid.
Citation of a publication: Zeolites.15(1995) p561-568. Mead,P.J. Weller,M.T.
IUPAC name: Sodium Alumosilicate Chlorate(V) Hydroxide
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
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50890.CIF 50890.crt 50890.GIF 50890.pdb
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