Jagoite is a hexagonal-ditrigonal, dipyramidal, yellow-green lead-silicate mineral consisting of calcium, chlorine, hydrogen, iron, lead, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium. Its discovery was first published in 1957.
Etymology
It is named after John B. Jago Trelawney, an American mineral collector.
Properties
It is said to have a vitreous (glass-like) lustre.
Jagoite is composed of tiny yellow crystals that span less than 0.2mm.
Distribution
This rare mineral is located in Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County,
Sweden, found inside
hematite ore. It is also associated with Melanotekite and
Quartz.
Media appearances
It is featured in
Stardew Valley as a minor item obtained from geodes.
See also
