Aspidolite

NaMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

True mica, phyllosilicate

Properties

Chemical formula
NaMg₃(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EC.20
Dana classification
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Asp
Locality
🇯🇵 Kasuga mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after shield

Source: Wikidata

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