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Name: Fluorophlogopite
Fphl
IMA Chemistry: KMg3(Si3Al)O10F2
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Fluorophlogopite contains elements:
Potassium (K)
Magnesium (Mg)
Silicon (Si)
Aluminum (Al)
Oxygen (O)
Fluorine (F)
Country of Type Locality: Italy
Year First Published: 2006
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Previously observed many times, but only described as a new mineral in this paper: Gianfagna A, Scordari F, Mazziotti-Tagliani S, Ventruti G, Ottolini L (2007) Fluorophlogopite from Biancavilla (Mt. Etna, Sicily, Italy): Crystal structure and crystal chemistry of a new F-dominant analog of phlogopite, American Mineralogist 92, 1601-1609
Structural Group Name: Mica
Fleischer's Group Name: mica-true micas
Crystal Systems: monoclinic|hexagonal
Oldest Known Age: 2070 Million Years Ago
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