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Name: Protoenstatite
Pten
IMA Chemistry: Mg2Si2O6
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Protoenstatite contains elements:
Magnesium (Mg)
Silicon (Si)
Oxygen (O)
Country of Type Locality: USA
Year First Published: 2016
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Xu H, Hill T R, Konishi H, Farfan G (2017) Protoenstatite: A new mineral in Oregon sunstones with “watermelon” colors. American Mineralogist 102, 2146-2149
Structural Group Name: Pyroxene
Fleischer's Group Name:  
Crystal Systems: orthorhombic
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