Winchite
Mineral
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Winchite is a mineral in the amphibole group.[2]
| Winchite | |
|---|---|
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| General | |
| Category | Minerals |
| IMA symbol | Wnc[1] |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Identification | |
| Mohs scale hardness | 5½ |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Streak | Pale blue-grey |
Name
The mineral is named after Howard James Winch, who was the one discovered it in Madhya Pradesh, India.[3] Sir Lewis Fermor was the one who named the mineral.[4]
Winchite is also called Aluminowinchite or Eckrite.[3]
Chemistry
Occurrence
Winchite occurs on grains of riebeckite.[6]: 137 It can be found in schist with metamorphosed manganese deposits.[7]
Distribution
It has been found on the south eastern part of Anglesey.[2] It has been found in Kajlidongri mine located in India as well at Ward creek in California.[7]