| 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 1956.23
Etymology
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.32
Properties
This translucent crystal is described as having a pearl white color. It is also said to have a vitreous (glass-like) lustre.3
Location
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.34
Media appearances
It is featured in Stardew Valley as a minor item obtained from geodes.
References
References
- https://www.mindat.org/min-2872.html
- "Nekoite Mineral Data". webmineral.com. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- "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.