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Name: Jaffeite
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IMA Chemistry: Ca6Si2O7(OH)6
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Jaffeite contains elements:
Calcium (Ca)
Silicon (Si)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Namibia
Year First Published: 1987
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Sarp H, Peacor D R (1989) Jaffeite, a new hydrated calcium silicate from the Kombat mine, Namibia, American Mineralogist 74, 1203-1206
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Crystal Systems: hexagonal
Oldest Known Age: 601 Million Years Ago
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