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Name: Krinovite
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IMA Chemistry: Na4[Mg8Cr3+4]O4[Si12O36]
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Krinovite contains elements:
Sodium (Na)
Magnesium (Mg)
Chromium (Cr)
Oxygen (O)
Silicon (Si)
Country of Type Locality: USA (meteorite)
Year First Published: 1967
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Olsen E, Fuchs L (1968) Krinovite, NaMg_2_CrSi_3_O_10_: a new meteorite mineral, Science 161, 786-787
Structural Group Name: Sapphirine
Fleischer's Group Name: aenigmatite
Crystal Systems: triclinic
Oldest Known Age: 4620 Million Years Ago
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