Cronstedtite

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Cronstedtite

Cronstedtite

Fe²⁺₂Fe³⁺((Si,Fe³⁺)₂O₅)(OH)₄

Phyllosilicate mineral; polytypes: 1M, 1T, 2H2, 3T, 6R2, 6T2

Properties

Chemical formula
Fe²⁺₂Fe³⁺((Si,Fe³⁺)₂O₅)(OH)₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
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Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
Black
Luster
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Streak
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Density
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Cleavage
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Fracture
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Tenacity
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Crystal habit
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Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
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Refractive index
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Optical character
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Birefringence
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Pleochroism
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Strunz classification
9.ED.15
Dana classification
71.1.4.7
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Cro
Locality
🇨🇿 Příbram District
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Axel Fredrik Cronstedt

Source: Wikidata

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