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Name and first discovery : Named after the British chemist, mineralogist, and co-founder of the Geological Society of London, Arthur Aikin (1773-1854). Discovered in Russia in 1843.
Chemistry :
Synonyms : Aciculite, Aikenite, Belonite, Needle Ore, Patrinite
Varieties : Argentoaikinit
Abbreviation : Aik
literature
Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1952). Dana's system of mineralogy. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar , 74 (2), 218-219.