Kushiroite

CaAlAlSiO₆

Pyroxene, inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaAlAlSiO₆
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DA.15
Dana classification
65.1.3.8
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ks
Locality
Allan Hills 85085
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Ikuo Kushiro

Source: Wikidata

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