Stevensite Explained

Imasymbol:Stv[1]
Color:White, pale yellow, pale brown, pale pink
Mohs:2 1/2
Streak:White

Stevensite is white clay mineral.[2] The mineral is a member of smectite.

The mineral is named after Edwin Augustus Stevens.[3]

Stevensite can be found at the Dean Quarry.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
  2. Web site: Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey » Stevensite. 2021-09-05. wgnhs.wisc.edu. 18 June 2021 .
  3. Web site: Stevensite. 2021-09-05. www.mindat.org.
  4. Book: Kloprogge. J. Theo. Photo Atlas of Mineral Pseudomorphism. Lavinsky. Rob. Young. Stretch. 2017-08-02. Elsevier. 978-0-12-803703-4. 79. en.

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