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Cancrinite is a silicate mineral that forms as a feldspathoid, often appearing in prismatic, hexagonal, or elongated habits. Crystals typically display a pale to warm color range, including yellow, orange, and brown tones, with a vitreous to pearly luster that highlights its translucent to transparent faces. It commonly occurs in alkaline igneous rocks and related metamorphic settings, frequently associated with minerals such as nepheline, sodalite, and haüyne, forming in cavities or pockets that concentrate trace elements.
- Formula
- (Na,Ca,◻)8(Al6Si6O24)(CO3,SO4)2 · 2H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Feldspathoid silicate; tectosilicate group, silicate mineral
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Notable specimens have come from classic localities in the United States and other alkaline mineral districts around the world, where cancrinite can crystallize into well-formed prisms or tabular crystals. Collectors prize transparent or gemmy crystals with sharp termination and lustrous faces, especially when they exhibit distinctive color zoning or zoning along crystal faces. The mineral's association with other feldspathoids and its occurrence in aesthetically pleasing specimen pockets make it a sought-after material for display and study, offering an appealing window into alkaline igneous processes and crystal habit.
