Jaffeite

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Jaffeite

Ca₆Si₂O₇(OH)₆

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₆Si₂O₇(OH)₆
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P3
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BE.12
Dana classification
55.3.2.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Jaf
Locality
🇳🇦 Kombat
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Howard W. Jaffe

Source: Wikidata

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