| Name: | Paragonite Pg |
| IMA Chemistry: | NaAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH)2 |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Paragonite contains elements: Sodium (Na) Aluminum (Al) Silicon (Si) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
| Country of Type Locality: | Switzerland |
| Year First Published: | 1843 |
| IMA Status: | Approved |
| Status Notes: | Schaffhüutl C (1843) Chemisch-mineralogische Untersuchungen: Untersuchung einiger talkartigen Mineralien. Paragonit, Annalen der Chemie und Pharmacie, Heidelberg 46, 325-347 |
| Structural Group Name: | Mica, Clay |
| Fleischer's Group Name: | mica-true micas |
| Crystal Systems: | monoclinic |
| Oldest Known Age: | 3026 Million Years Ago |
| Mohs Hardness: | 2.75 |
| Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
| Specific Gravity: | 2.78 |
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