Kentrolite

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Kentrolite

Kentrolite

Pb₂Mn³⁺₂(Si₂O₇)O₂

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Pb₂Mn³⁺₂(Si₂O₇)O₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
60
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.BE.80
Dana classification
56.2.10.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ken
Locality
🇨🇱 Chile
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after spinose structure

Source: Wikidata

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