Gregoryite

Formula:  (Na,K,Ca)2CO3

Origin of name:   For J. Gregory, geologist in East Africa

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  6mm

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Habit:   As microphenocrysts to phenocrysts to 3 mm

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Comments:  name was approved and is in usage by petrologists, but full description has not been published

 

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