Danalite

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Danalite

Danalite

Be₃Fe²⁺₄(SiO₄)₃S

Tectosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Be₃Fe²⁺₄(SiO₄)₃S
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Cubic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Yellow
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
P-43n
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.FB.10
Dana classification
76.2.4.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Dan
Locality
🇺🇸 Rockport
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after James Dwight Dana

Source: Wikidata

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