Olenite

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Olenite

Olenite

Na(Al₃)Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃O₃(OH)

Tourmaline, cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na(Al₃)Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃O₃(OH)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R3m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CK.05
Dana classification
61.3.1.7
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Ole
Locality
🇷🇺 Olenii ridge
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Olenii ridge

Source: Wikidata

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