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Name: Fillowite
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IMA Chemistry: Na3CaMn2+11(PO4)9
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Fillowite contains elements:
Sodium (Na)
Calcium (Ca)
Manganese (Mn)
Phosphorus (P)
Oxygen (O)
Country of Type Locality: USA
Year First Published: 1879
IMA Status: Approved,Grandfathered,Redefined
Status Notes: Brush G J, Dana E S (1879) On the mineral locality in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with the description of two additional new species. Second Paper, American Journal of Science and Arts 17, 359-368 Chemical formula redefined from Na_2_CaMn^2+^_7_(PO_4_)_6_ to Na_3_CaMn^2+^_11_(PO_4_)_9_: Hatert F, Grew E S, Vignola P, Rotiroti N, Nestola F, Keller P, Baijot M, Bruni Y, Fransolet A M, Dal Bo F, Depret M (2021) Crystal chemistry and nomenclature of fillowite-type phosphates. The Canadian Mineralogist 59, 781-796
Structural Group Name: Fillowite
Fleischer's Group Name: fillowite
Crystal Systems: hexagonal
Oldest Known Age: 2772 Million Years Ago
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