Nekoite
| Nekoite | |
|---|---|
 Nekoite from Iron Cap Mine, Landsman Camp, Arizona | |
| General | |
| Category | Minerals |
| Formula | Ca3Si6O15·7H2O |
| IMA symbol | Nk |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Identification | |
| Color | White |
| Cleavage | Distinct/Good |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Streak | White |
| Density | 2.21 g/cm3 |
| Pleochroism | Non-pleochroic |
| Dispersion | r > v weak |
| References | [1] |
Nekoite is a triclinic, white silicate mineral consisting of calcium, silicon, oxygen and water. Its discovery was first published in 1956.[2][3]
Etymology
[edit]Its name derives from reversing "Oken" from Okenite (named after the German naturalist Lorenz Oken), which it was originally mistaken for due to their similar appearances.[3][2]
Properties
[edit]This translucent crystal is described as having a pearl white color. It is also said to have a vitreous (glass-like) lustre.[3]
Location
[edit]Nekoite is a very rare mineral, but has been found in Landsman Camp in Arizona; Crestmore Crestmore Heights in California; Koch-Bulach in Uzbekistan; and Caxias do Sul in Brazil.[3][4]
Media appearances
[edit]It is featured in Stardew Valley as a minor item obtained from geodes.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ https://www.mindat.org/min-2872.html
- ^ a b "Nekoite Mineral Data". webmineral.com. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- ^ a b c d "Nekoite". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- ^ Rémi, BORNET. "Nekoite - Encyclopedia". Le Comptoir Geologique - Minerals, Fossils and Gemstones for sale. Retrieved 2025-04-29.