Feldsitasit
Feldsitasit is a rare mineral belonging to the feldspar group, which includes minerals with the general formula (K,Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8. Feldsitasit was first discovered in 1994 in the Khibina alkaline complex in Kola Peninsula, Russia. It is named after the Russian mineralogist, Professor Anatoly Y. Feldsitas, in recognition of his contributions to the study of alkaline rocks and minerals.
Feldsitasit is characterized by its unique chemical composition, which includes significant amounts of niobium (Nb) and
The mineral typically occurs as small, euhedral crystals in alkaline igneous rocks. Its rarity and the specific
Despite its scientific significance, feldsitasit has no known industrial applications due to its rarity and the