Jaffeite
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| Jaffeite | |
|---|---|
 A close up picture of the white crystal mineral from a sample from Kombat mine, Namibia | |
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Ca 6Si 2O 7(OH) 6 |
Jaffeite is a hydrated calcium silicate with the following chemical formula: Ca
6Si
2O
7(OH)
6
Occurrence
The mineral was first found at the Kombat Mine in Namibia. In 1989, the mineral was named after Prof. Howard W. Jaffe (1919–2002) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.