Wesselsite

SrCuSi₄O₁₀

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
SrCuSi₄O₁₀
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P4/ncc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EA.05
Dana classification
71.2.3.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wes
Locality
🇿🇦 Wessels mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Wessels mine

Source: Wikidata

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