Zunyite

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name = Zunyite
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formula = Al₁₃Si₅O₂₀(OH,F)₁₈Cl
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system = Isometric
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cleavage = [100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
fracture = Uneven
mohs = 5.5 - 6
luster = Vitreous to pearly
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gravity = 2.88
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other = Crystalline to fine form

Zunyite is a sorosilicate mineral, Al₁₃Si₅O₂₀(OH,F)₁₈Cl, composed of aluminium, silicon, hydrogen, chlorine, oxygen, and fluorine. It was discovered in 1884, and named for its discovery site, the "Zuni mine" in Colorado.

References

* " [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Zunyite.shtml Web Mineral] "; retrieved March 26, 2005.
* "Ralph, Jolyon; 1993-2005 ( [http://www.mindat.org/min-4433.html mindat.org] )"; retrieved March 26, 2005.
* " [http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/earthsci/imagearchive/zunyite.htm Glendale Community College] "; retrieved March 26, 2005.
* " [http://euromin.w3sites.net/mineraux/ZUNYITE.html Euromin] "; retrieved March 26, 2005.