Name: | Rossmanite Rsm |
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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