Loughlinite

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Loughlinite

Loughlinite

Na₂Mg₃Si₆O₁₆ * 8H₂O

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₂Mg₃Si₆O₁₆ * 8H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
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Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
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Luster
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Streak
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Density
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Cleavage
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Fracture
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Tenacity
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Crystal habit
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Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
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Refractive index
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Optical character
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Birefringence
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Pleochroism
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Strunz classification
9.EE.25
Dana classification
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IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Lou
Locality
🇺🇸 Westvaco mine
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Gerald Francis Loughlin

Source: Wikidata

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