Name: | Mullite Mul |
IMA Chemistry: | Al4+2xSi2-2xO10-x (x ≈ 0.4) |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Mullite contains elements: Aluminum (Al) Silicon (Si) Oxygen (O) |
Country of Type Locality: | United Kingdom |
Year First Published: | 1924 |
IMA Status: | Approved,Grandfathered |
Status Notes: | Bowen N L, Greig J W, Zies E G (1924) Mullite, a silicate of alumina, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 14, 183-191 |
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Crystal Systems: | orthorhombic |
Oldest Known Age: | 960 Million Years Ago |
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