Johannsenite

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Johannsenite

CaMn²⁺Si₂O₆

Pyroxene mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaMn²⁺Si₂O₆
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
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.15
Dana classification
65.1.3a.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Jhn
Locality
🇺🇸 Franklin
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Albert Johannsen

Source: Wikidata

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