Pumpellyite-(Mg)

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Pumpellyite-(Mg)

Ca₂MgAl₂(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)(OH)₂ * H₂O

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂MgAl₂(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)(OH)₂ * H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
A2/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BG.20
Dana classification
58.2.2.7
IMA status
Renamed mineral (Rn)
IMA symbol
Pmp-Mg
Locality
🇺🇸 Keweenaw County
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after magnesium

Source: Wikidata

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