Jervisite

Formula:  (Na,Ca,Fe)(Sc,Mg,Fe)Si2O6

Origin of name:  For William Jervis, Italian curator

 

Crystal system:   Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Light green

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Elongated platelets

Hardness

Specific gravity:  3.22

Cleavage:  1; {110} perfect

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