Apophyllite

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Properties

Formula AB4[Si8O22]X·8H2O, A=K,Na,NH4,Cs, B=Ca,Sr, X=F,OH
Abbreviation Apo
Members Hydroxyapophyllite-(K), Fluorapophyllite-(K), Hydroxymcglassonite-(K), Fluorapophyllite-(Na), Fluorapophyllite-(NH4), Fluorapophyllite-(Cs)
Luminescence emitters Ce, Mn, Triplet-singlet, Unspecified, UO2
Spectra Luminescence (3)
IMA Status Approved group
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Crystal symmetry Tetragonal, Point group 4/mmm, Space group P4/mnc (#128)
Tags Group, Silicate , Hydrated

Composition

H, Ca, Si, O, F, Na, K, Cs, Sr, N