Zussmanite

K(Fe,Mg,Mn)₁₃(Si,Al)₁₈O₄₂(OH)₁₄

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K(Fe,Mg,Mn)₁₃(Si,Al)₁₈O₄₂(OH)₁₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Green
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
R-3
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.EG.35
Dana classification
74.1.4.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Zus
Locality
🇺🇸 Laytonville
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Jack Zussman

Source: Wikidata

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