Astrophyllite

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Astrophyllite

K₂NaFe²⁺₇Ti₂Si₈O₂₈(OH)₄F

Inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K₂NaFe²⁺₇Ti₂Si₈O₂₈(OH)₄F
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Brown
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DC.05
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ast
Locality
🇳🇴 Låven island
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after star

Source: Wikidata

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