Aegirine

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Aegirine

NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆

Pyroxene mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
6,3
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DA.25
Dana classification
65.1.3c.2
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Aeg
Locality
🇳🇴 Låven island
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Ægir

Source: Wikidata

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