CaNa2MgFe3Al2Si6O20OH4nH2O

CaNa2MgFe3Al2S is a type of synthetic mineral, specifically a type of shock-metamorphosed CAIR-1 (Calcium Aluminum Iron Sulfide), which is a member of the CAIR family of minerals. It was first discovered in 2018 and is a result of high-temperature and high-pressure experiments conducted in the laboratory.

The mineral was synthesized under conditions simulating those found in the high-pressure, high-temperature environment of a certain meteorite impact. In this setting, the resulting mineral appears to have undergone extensive recrystallization, resulting in a complex crystal structure characterized by the presence of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, aluminum, and sulfur.

CaNa2MgFe3Al2S is an octahedral crystal structure with a distinctive hexagonal symmetry, featuring layers of hexagonal pyramidal cavities. Its composition can be described as a mixture of various oxides, featuring a blend of silicates, oxides, and sulfides. The study of this mineral sheds light into the natural processes that occur in deep earth environments, such as those found in high-pressure zones.

Characterization studies reveal a unique resource potential of this type of synthetic mineral, as it might help in understanding early solar system events. A sample taken from this site holds significant interest due to its history, identical to these times.

Ongoing research is aimed at comprehensively characterizing the new phase type in nature - minerals formed directly from artificially created compounds.