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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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