Faizievite
A variety of Minerals
What is Faizievite?
Faizievite is a very rare mineral with the formula K2Na(Ca6Na)Ti4Li6Si24O66F2. This triclinic mineral is chemically related to baratovite and katayamalite. Faizievite is a single-locality mineral, coming from the moraine of the Darai-Pioz glacier, Tien Shan Mountains, Tajikistan. Alkaline rocks of this site are famous for containing numerous rare minerals, often enriched in boron, caesium, lithium, titanium, rare earth elements, barium, and others.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Faizievite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Faizievite Localities Map
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Key Characteristics
Formation of Faizievite
Faizievite was detected in quartz boulders, together with aegirine, baratovite, fluorite, leucosphenite, pectolite, and polylithionite.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colorless
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 4 - 4.5
- Density
- 2.819 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- K2Na(Ca6Na)Ti4Li6[Si6O18]2[Si12O30]F2
- Elements
- Ca, F, K, Li, Na, O, Si, Ti
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Faizievite FAQs
How do I identify Faizievite?
Faizievite can be identified by its hardness of 4 - 4.5 on the Mohs scale, Colorless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Faizievite?
Faizievite typically appears in Colorless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Faizievite?
Faizievite has a hardness of 4 - 4.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
What is the formation of faizievite of Faizievite?
Faizievite was detected in quartz boulders, together with aegirine, baratovite, fluorite, leucosphenite, pectolite, and polylithionite.
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