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Name and first discovery : Named after the ancient Greek word "auge" for "shine," in reference to the striking mother-of-pearl sheen on the cleavage surfaces. First described in 1868.
Chemistry :
Synonyms : Amfihalite, Amphitalite
Varieties :
Abbreviation : Aul
literature
Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1952). Dana's system of mineralogy. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar , 74 (2), 218-219.