IMA mineral species

Aegirine

NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆

Pyroxene mineral.

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Aegirine specimen
Aegirine-Orthoclase-114177.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNaFe³⁺Si₂O₆
ElementsNa, Fe, Si, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness6 – 7
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolAeg
Nickel–Strunz class9.DA.25

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Øvre Eiker, Norway · Låven island, Norway

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.