Sursassite

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Sursassite

Mn²⁺₂Al₃(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)(OH)₃

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mn²⁺₂Al₃(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)(OH)₃
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Brown
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BG.15
Dana classification
58.2.3.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ss
Locality
🇨🇭 Parsettens Alp
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Surses subdistrict

Source: Wikidata

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