Olmiite

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Olmiite

Olmiite

CaMn[SiO₃(OH)](OH)

Nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaMn[SiO₃(OH)](OH)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
White
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.AF.90
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Olm
Locality
🇿🇦 Nchwaning mines
Type locality
—
Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Filippo Olmi

Source: Wikidata

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