Eastonite

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Eastonite

KMg₂Al(Al₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH)₂

True mica, phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
KMg₂Al(Al₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EC.20
Dana classification
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Eas
Locality
🇺🇸 Easton
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Easton

Source: Wikidata

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