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Junitoite

junitoite

CaZn2Si2O7·H2O

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Overview

Junitoite is a mineral with formula CaZn2Si2O7·H2O. It was discovered at the Christmas mine in Christmas, Arizona, and described in 1976. The mineral is named for mineral chemist Jun Ito (1926–1978).

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 4.5

Scientific references

  1. Junitoite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q395127 Link
  2. Junitoite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junitoite Link