sallituita

Sallituita is a rare and unique mineral discovered in 2006 within the Salluit region of Quebec, Canada. It is named after the nearby town of Salluit, which is located in the Nunavik region of the province. The mineral is characterized by its distinctive green color and its complex chemical composition, which includes elements such as sodium, lithium, and titanium. Sallituita is classified as a lithium-bearing silicate and is part of the zeolite group of minerals. It typically forms in low-temperature hydrothermal environments, often associated with other secondary minerals such as calcite and quartz. The mineral's rarity and the specific conditions under which it forms make it a subject of interest for geologists and mineralogists. Despite its scientific significance, sallituita is not known to have any practical industrial applications due to its limited occurrence and the challenges associated with its extraction and processing.