Oyelite

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Oyelite

Oyelite

Ca₁₀Si₈B₂O₂₉ * 12.₅H₂O

Unclassified silicate

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₁₀Si₈B₂O₂₉ * 12.₅H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
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Luster
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Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
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
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
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Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.HA.80
Dana classification
72.3.2.8
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Oye
Locality
🇯🇵 Fuka mine
Type locality
—
Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Jiro Oye

Source: Wikidata

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