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Name: Makatite
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IMA Chemistry: Na2Si4O8(OH)2·4H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Makatite contains elements:
Sodium (Na)
Silicon (Si)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Kenya
Year First Published: 1969
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Sheppard R A, Gude A J, Hay R L (1970) Makatite, a new hydrous sodium silicate mineral from Lake Magadi, Kenya, American Mineralogist 55, 358-366
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Crystal Systems: monoclinic
Oldest Known Age: 413.6 Million Years Ago
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