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Reedmergnerite

reedmergnerite

NaBSi3O8

Reedmergnerite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Reedmergnerite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Reedmergnerite is a borosilicate mineral named in honor of Frank S. Reed and John L. Mergner. It is approved by the International Mineralogical Association but was first described prior to the association's formation, first published in 1955. Although it is approved, it got grandfathered, meaning the name reedmergnerite is still believed to refer to a valid species. Reedmergnerite has a synthetic potassium analogue.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 6.3

Scientific references

  1. Reedmergnerite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3931561 Link
  2. Reedmergnerite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reedmergnerite Link