Tungusite

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Tungusite

Ca₄Fe₂Si₆O₁₅(OH)₆

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₄Fe₂Si₆O₁₅(OH)₆
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.EE.30
Dana classification
78.5.9.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Tgu
Locality
🇷🇺 Evenkiysky District
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Nizhnyaya Tunguska

Source: Wikidata

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