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Name: Leonardsenite
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IMA Chemistry: MgAlF5·2H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Leonardsenite contains elements:
Magnesium (Mg)
Aluminum (Al)
Fluorine (F)
Hydrogen (H)
Oxygen (O)
Country of Type Locality: Iceland
Year First Published: 2011
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Mitolo D, Garavelli A, Balić-Žunić T, Acquafredda P, Jakobsson S P (2013) Leonardsenite, MgAlF_5_(H_2_O)_2_, a new mineral species from Eldfell volcano, Heimaey Island, Iceland. The Canadian Mineralogist 51, 377-386
Structural Group Name: Weberite
Fleischer's Group Name:  
Crystal Systems: orthorhombic
Oldest Known Age: 3.6E-05 Million Years Ago
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