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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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