Glaucochroite

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Glaucochroite

Glaucochroite

CaMn²⁺(SiO₄)

Olivine, nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaMn²⁺(SiO₄)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
6
Color
Gray
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
Pbnm
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.AC.05
Dana classification
51.3.2.3
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Glc
Locality
🇺🇸 Franklin
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after color

Source: Wikidata

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