Name: | Osumilite Osm |
IMA Chemistry: | KFe2(Al5Si10)O30 |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Osumilite contains elements: Potassium (K) Iron (Fe) Aluminum (Al) Silicon (Si) Oxygen (O) |
Country of Type Locality: | Japan |
Year First Published: | 1953 |
IMA Status: | Approved,Grandfathered |
Status Notes: | Miyashiro A (1953) Osumilite, a new mineral, and cordierite in volcanic rocks, Proceedings of the Japan Academy 29, 321-323 |
Structural Group Name: | Milarite |
Fleischer's Group Name: | milarite |
Crystal Systems: | hexagonal |
Oldest Known Age: | 2485 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 5.5 |
Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
Specific Gravity: | 2.63 |
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