Carpholite

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Carpholite

Mn²⁺Al₂(Si₂O₆)(OH)₄

Inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mn²⁺Al₂(Si₂O₆)(OH)₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Yellow
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DB.05
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Car
Locality
🇨🇿 Horní Slavkov
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after straw

Source: Wikidata

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