Preiswerkite

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Preiswerkite

NaMg₂Al(Al₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH)₂

True mica, phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaMg₂Al(Al₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EC.20
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Pwk
Locality
🇨🇭 Binn valley
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Heinrich Preiswerk

Source: Wikidata

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