Zhemchuzhnikovite
Appearance
Zhemchuzhnikovite | |
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General | |
Category | Mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | NaMg(FeAl)C2O4·8H2O |
Identification | |
Color | Smoky green |
Luster | Vitreous |
Zhemchuzhnikovite is an oxalate mineral of organic origin; formula NaMg(FeAl)C2O4·8H2O. It forms smokey green crystals with a vitreous lustre and is found in Russian coal mines. It is named after Yury Zhemchuzhnikov (1885–1957), a Russian clay mineralogist.[1][2][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Handbook of Mineralogy – Zhemchuzhnikovite" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-05-08. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
- ^ Mindat.org – Zhemchuzhnikovite
- ^ Webmineral – Zhemchuzhnikovite