Name: | Lithiophilite Lhp |
IMA Chemistry: | LiMn2+(PO4) |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Lithiophilite contains elements: Lithium (Li) Manganese (Mn) Phosphorus (P) Oxygen (O) |
Country of Type Locality: | USA |
Year First Published: | 1878 |
IMA Status: | Approved,Grandfathered |
Status Notes: | Brush G J, Dana E S (1878) On a new and remarkable mineral locality in Fairfield County, Connecticut; with a description of several new species occurring there. First Paper., American Journal of Science and Arts 16, 33-46; 114-123 |
Structural Group Name: | Olivine |
Fleischer's Group Name: | triphylite |
Crystal Systems: | orthorhombic |
Oldest Known Age: | 2918 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 4.5 |
Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 3.472 |
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