Wilkinsonite

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Wilkinsonite

Wilkinsonite

Na₂Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺₂(Si₆O₁₈)O₂

Sapphirine supergroup, single chain inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₂Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺₂(Si₆O₁₈)O₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
triclinic-pedial
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.DH.45
Dana classification
69.2.1a.8
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wkn
Locality
🇦🇺 Warrumbungle Mountains
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after John F. G. Wilkinson

Source: Wikidata

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