Explore Mineral


Name: Kulkeite
Klk
IMA Chemistry: Na0.3Mg8Al(Si,Al)8O20(OH)10
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Kulkeite contains elements:
Sodium (Na)
Magnesium (Mg)
Aluminum (Al)
Silicon (Si)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Algeria
Year First Published: 1980
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Schreyer W, Medenbach O, Abraham K, Gebert W, Müller W F (1982) Kulkeite, a new metamorphic phyllosilicate mineral: Ordered 1:1 chlorite/talc mixed-layer. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 80, 103-109
Structural Group Name: Corrensite, Clay
Fleischer's Group Name: smectite
Crystal Systems: monoclinic
Oldest Known Age: 360 Million Years Ago
More Info: Search Wikipedia: Kulkeite (Wiki)
Search Mindat: Kulkeite
Search Web Mineral DB: Kulkeite

Data appearing on this page is derived from the IMA Database of Mineral Properties. Not all properties are applicable to or available for all minerals.


Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Log In

Instagram: @DynamicEarthCollection

© 2024 Dynamic Earth Collection - Curator: Ryan J. Cooper - All Rights Reserved