Zhemchuzhnikovite
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What is Zhemchuzhnikovite?
Zhemchuzhnikovite is an oxalate mineral of organic origin; formula NaMg(FeAl)C2O4·8H2O. It forms smokey green crystals with a vitreous lustre and is found in Russian coal mines. It is named after Yury Zhemchuzhnikov (1885–1957), a Russian clay mineralogist.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Smokey-green (daylight), violet (artificial light)
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2
- Density
- 1.66 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- NaMgAl(C2O4)3 · 8H2O Synthetic material: Na[Mg(H2O)6][Al<sub>0.55</sub>Fe<sub>0.45</sub>(C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>]·3H2O
- Elements
- Al, C, H, Mg, Na, O
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