Pellyite | |
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General | |
Category | Mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | Ba2Ca(Fe,Mg)2Si6O17 |
Identification | |
Color | colorless, pale yellow |
Melting point | 900 ± 15°C |
References |
Pellyite is a mineral that belongs to the silicate class. Its chemical formula is Ba2Ca(Fe,Mg)2Si6O17. It is named after the Pelly River in Yukon, Canada.
References
- Pabst, Adolf; Harris, Joan (1984). "PELLYITE: NEW LOCALITIES AND NEW DATA". citeseerx.ist.psu.edu. Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Pellyite". mindat.org. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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