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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