Mineral description : Jeffersonite

Mineral class Silicates : Inosilicates : Diopside-augite group.
Chemical formula (Na,Ca)Fe(Si2O6) (aegirine)
Jeffersonite is a Mn-Zn rich variety of aegirine.
Crystal system Monoclinic
Habitus As small crystals or grains.
Cleavage Good, uneven fracture.
Hardness 6
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Color Dark green.
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Notes Jeffersonite can also be seen as a Mn-Zn rich augite.
Since it's an variety of another mineral(s), some of the data have been taken from aegirine. If anyone have information I would be grateful for a mail.
Locations A relatively rare mineral in Sweden

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