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Name: Oxy-foitite
Ofoi
IMA Chemistry: [box](Fe2+Al2)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Oxy-foitite contains elements:
Iron (Fe)
Aluminum (Al)
Silicon (Si)
Oxygen (O)
Boron (B)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Australia
Year First Published: 2016
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Bosi F, Skogby H, Hålenius U (2017) Oxy-foitite, [box](Fe^2+^Al_2_)Al_6_(Si_6_O_18_)(BO_3_)_3_(OH)_3_O, a new mineral species of the tourmaline supergroup. European Journal of Mineralogy 29, 889-896
Structural Group Name: Tourmaline
Fleischer's Group Name:  
Crystal Systems: hexagonal
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