Thortveitite

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Thortveitite

Sc₂Si₂O₇

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Sc₂Si₂O₇
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Grey
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BC.05
Dana classification
55.2.1a.4
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Tvt
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Olaus Thortveit

Source: Wikidata

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