Bicchulite

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Bicchulite

Ca₂(Al₂SiO₆)(OH)₂

Tectosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂(Al₂SiO₆)(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Cubic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
I-43m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.FB.10
Dana classification
76.2.3.5
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Bch
Locality
🇯🇵 Fuka mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Bitchū-Matsuyama Domain

Source: Wikidata

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