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Name: Rossmanite
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IMA Chemistry: [box](Al2Li)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Rossmanite contains elements:
Aluminum (Al)
Lithium (Li)
Silicon (Si)
Oxygen (O)
Boron (B)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Czech Republic
Year First Published: 1996
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Selway J B, Novák M, Hawthorne F C, Cerný P, Ottolini Luisa, Kyser T K (1998) Rossmanite, [box](LiAl_2_)Al_6_(Si_6_O_18_)(BO_3_)_3_(OH)_4_, a new alkali-deficient tourmaline: description and crystal structure, American Mineralogist 83, 896-900
Structural Group Name: Tourmaline
Fleischer's Group Name: tourmaline
Crystal Systems: hexagonal
Oldest Known Age: 2660 Million Years Ago
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