Citation: Merlino, S. (1983). Okenite, Ca10Si18O46*18H2O: the first example of a chain and sheet silicate. American Mineralogist, 68, pp. 614-622.
Formula: Ca5 H18 O32 Si9
List type: interleaving
List: 1-2D
Basis: (0;1;0)
Dimensionality: 1
Formula: O16 Si6 (O8 Si3)
Multiplicity: 1
Basis: (1;0;0 0;1;0)
Dimensionality: 2
Formula: O15 Si6 (O5 Si2)
Coordination sequences: