Amesite

Mg₂Al(AlSiO₅)(OH)₄

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mg₂Al(AlSiO₅)(OH)₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.ED.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ame
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after James T. Ames

Source: Wikidata

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