Name: | Leonardsenite Lnd |
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 |
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Crystal Systems: | orthorhombic |
Oldest Known Age: | 3.6E-05 Million Years Ago |
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