Name: | Triphylite Trp |
IMA Chemistry: | LiFe2+(PO4) |
Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Triphylite contains elements: Lithium (Li) Iron (Fe) Phosphorus (P) Oxygen (O) |
Country of Type Locality: | Germany |
Year First Published: | 1834 |
IMA Status: | Approved,Grandfathered |
Status Notes: | Fuchs J N (1834) Ueber ein neues Mineral (Triphylin), Journal für Praktische Chemie 3, 98-104 |
Structural Group Name: | Olivine |
Fleischer's Group Name: | triphylite |
Crystal Systems: | orthorhombic |
Oldest Known Age: | 2647 Million Years Ago |
Mohs Hardness: | 4.5 |
Diaphaneity: | 2.0 |
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