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Fassaite

Chemical compound
Fassaite is a variety of augite with a very low iron content, Ca(Si, Al)₂O₆. It is named after the Fassa Valley, Italy. It is thought to be a contact mineral formed at high temperature on the interface between volcanic rocks and limestone. It is... Wikipedia
Formula (repeating unit): Ca(Mg,Fe,Al)(Si,Al)2O6
Space group: C2/c (no. 15)