Virgilite

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Virgilite

LiAlSi₂O₆

Tectosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
LiAlSi₂O₆
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.FA.15
Dana classification
75.3.1.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Vir
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Virgil Everett Barnes

Source: Wikidata

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