Zhemchuzhnikovite
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| Zhemchuzhnikovite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Minerals |
| Formula | NaMg(FeAl)C2O4·8H2O |
| Identification | |
| Color | Smoky green |
| Luster | Vitreous |
Zhemchuzhnikovite is an oxalate mineral of organic origin; formula NaMg(FeAl)C2O4·8H2O. It forms smoky green crystals with a vitreous lustre and is found in Russian coal mines. It is named after Yury Zhemchuzhnikov (1885–1957), a Russian clay mineralogist.[1][2][3]
