Macfallite

Ca₂Mn³⁺₃(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)(OH)₃

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂Mn³⁺₃(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)(OH)₃
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BG.15
Dana classification
58.2.3.2
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Mcf
Locality
🇺🇸 Keweenaw County
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Russell Patterson MacFall

Source: Wikidata

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