Nekoite

Nekoite is a triclinic, white silicate mineral consisting of calcium, silicon, oxygen and water. Its discovery was first published in 1956.[2][3]

Nekoite
Nekoite from Iron Cap Mine, Landsman Camp, Arizona
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)		Ca3Si6O15ยท7H2O
IMA symbolNk
Crystal systemTriclinic
Identification
ColorWhite
CleavageDistinct/Good
LustreVitreous
StreakWhite
Density2.21 g/cm3
PleochroismNon-pleochroic
Dispersionr > v weak
References[1]

Etymology

Its name derives from okenite, which it was originally mistaken for.[3]

Properties

This translucent crystal is described as having a pearl white color. It is also said to have a vitreous (glass-like) lustre.[3]

Media appearances

It is featured in Stardew Valley as a minor item obtained from geodes.

References
  1. https://www.mindat.org/min-2872.html
  2. "Nekoite Mineral Data". webmineral.com. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  3. "Nekoite". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
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