Petedunnite

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Petedunnite

CaZnSi₂O₆

Pyroxene mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaZnSi₂O₆
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DA.15
Dana classification
65.1.3a.5
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Pdu
Locality
🇺🇸 Buckwheat pit
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Pete J. Dunn

Source: Wikidata

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