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Potassic-Magnesio-Fluoro-Arfvedsonite

potassic-magnesio-fluoro-arfvedsonite

KNa2(Mg4Fe³⁺)Si8O22F2

Potassic-magnesio-fluoro-arfvedsonite: Mineral information, data and ...

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Overview

Potassic-magnesio-fluoro-arfvedsonite is an amphibole mineral first discovered in Quebec, Canada, in an area which is part of the Canadian Shield which is where some of the oldest exposed rocks are that can date back to over 4 billion years ago. Potassic-magnesio-fluoro-arfvedsonite is also the mineral with the longest name of any mineral with 34 letters and 37 characters.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 6

Scientific references

  1. Potassic-Magnesio-Fluoro-Arfvedsonite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18059147 Link
  2. Potassic-Magnesio-Fluoro-Arfvedsonite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassic-magnesio-fluoro-arfvedsonite Link