Name: | Natrophilite Ntp |
IMA Chemistry: | NaMn2+(PO4) |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Natrophilite contains elements: Sodium (Na) Manganese (Mn) Phosphorus (P) Oxygen (O) |
Country of Type Locality: | USA |
Year First Published: | 1890 |
IMA Status: | Approved,Grandfathered |
Status Notes: | Brush G J, Dana E S, Wells H L (1890) On the mineral locality at Branchville, Connecticut: Fifth paper, American Journal of Science 39, 201-216 |
Structural Group Name: | Olivine |
Fleischer's Group Name: | triphylite |
Crystal Systems: | orthorhombic |
Oldest Known Age: | 1760 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 3.0 |
Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 3.205 |
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