Dinite
Dinite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the organic mineral class, with the chemical formula C₂₀H₃₆.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group P2_12_12_1).
Key properties: specific gravity 1.01; “Icy” luster.
IMA symbol Din, grandfathered status — known before the IMA’s founding, named in 1852.
Found in bituminous fossil wood in unconsolidated river sediment.
The mineral was named to honor Professor Olinto Dini (1802–1866), Italian physicist, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy, who discovered the first specimens.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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