Magnesiodumortierite
The magnesium-dominant analogue of dumortierite — a fibrous aluminium borosilicate.
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Magnesiodumortierite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula MgAl₆BSi₃O₁₇(OH).
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pmcn). It is a member of the Dumortierite structural group.
IMA symbol Mdum, IMA status: approved, named in 1992.
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