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Ussingite

  • Etymology : Dédié au professeur danois NIELS VIGO USSING (1864-1911 ).
  • Discovery: 1914 by Boggild
  • Type localityKANGERDLUARSUK, ILIMAUSSAQ, GROENLAND

Gemological data

  • Chemical formula : Na2 Al Si3 O8 (OH)

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