Bicchulite

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Bicchulite

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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