Celsian

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Celsian

BaAl₂Si₂O₈

Feldspar, mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
BaAl₂Si₂O₈
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
15
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.FA.30
Dana classification
76.1.1.4
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Cls
Locality
🇸🇪 Jakobsberg mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Anders Celsius

Source: Wikidata

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