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Name: Grossite
Gss
IMA Chemistry: CaAl4O7
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Grossite contains elements:
Calcium (Ca)
Aluminum (Al)
Oxygen (O)
Country of Type Locality: Algeria (meteorite) / Israel
Year First Published: 1993
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Weber D, Bischoff A (1994) Grossite (CaAl_4_O_7_) - a rare phase in terrestrial rocks and meteorites, European Journal of Mineralogy 6, 591-594
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Crystal Systems: monoclinic
Oldest Known Age: 4700 Million Years Ago
Diaphaneity: 3.0
Specific Gravity: 2.88
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