Celadonite

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Celadonite

Mica, potassium phyllosilicate mineral of green color (Fe-II)

Properties

Chemical formula
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
2
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
3 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EC.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Cel
Locality
🇩🇪 Planitz
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after celadon

Source: Wikidata

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