Davanite
K2TiSi6O15 [CNMNC approved formula]
Named for the Davan Stream near the locality: Murun massif, Russia.
IMA status : | Approved Species 1984 () |
CLASSIFICATION | |
Dana (8th edition) : |
72.02.01.02 |
(72) Phyllosilicate Two-Dimensional Infinite Sheets with Other Than Six-Membered Rings | |
(72.02) with 4-, 6-, and 8-membered rings | |
(72.02.01) Dalylite group | |
Nickel-Strunz (10th edition) : |
09.EA.25 |
(09) Silicates | |
(09.E) Phyllosilicates | |
(09.EA) Single nets of tetrahedra with 4-, 5-, (6-), and 8-membered rings | |
Crystal system: | Triclinic System |
Point group (H-M): | 1 — pinacoidal |