Esperite

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Esperite

PbCa₂(ZnSiO₄)₃

Nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
PbCa₂(ZnSiO₄)₃
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/n
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AB.15
Dana classification
51.2.1.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Epr
Locality
🇺🇸 Parker shaft
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Esper S. Larsen, Jr.

Source: Wikidata

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