Sugilite

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Sugilite

K(Na,☐)₂Li₃(Fe,Mn,Al,Zr)₂[Si₁₂O₃₀]

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K(Na,☐)₂Li₃(Fe,Mn,Al,Zr)₂[Si₁₂O₃₀]
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Brown
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CM.05
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Sug
Locality
🇯🇵 Iwagi islet
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Ken-ichi Sugi

Source: Wikidata

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