Krinovite

Formula:  NaMg2CrSi3O10

Origin of name:  For E. Krinov, Russian meteoriticist

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Emerald-green

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Habit:  Subhedral grains, submicroscopic

Hardness:  5.5 to 7

Specific gravity:  3.38

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  From meteorites

 

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