| Name: | Tiptopite Tpt |
| IMA Chemistry: | K2(Li,Na,Ca)6(Be6P6)O24(OH)2ยท1.3H2O |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Tiptopite contains elements: Potassium (K) Lithium (Li) Sodium (Na) Calcium (Ca) Beryllium (Be) Phosphorus (P) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
| Country of Type Locality: | USA |
| Year First Published: | 1983 |
| IMA Status: | Approved |
| Status Notes: | Grice J D, Peacor D R, Robinson G W, Van Velthuizen J, Roberts W L, Campbell T J, Dunn P J (1985) Tiptopite (Li,K,Na,Ca,[box])_8_Be_6_(PO_4_)_6_(OH)_4_, a new mineral species from the Black Hills, South Dakota, The Canadian Mineralogist 23, 43-46 |
| Structural Group Name: | Cancrinite, Cancrinite-sodalite |
| Fleischer's Group Name: | cancrinite-sodalite-cancrinite subgroup |
| Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
| Oldest Known Age: | 1702 Million Years Ago |
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