Elbaite

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Elbaite

Na(Li₁.₅Al₁.₅)Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃(OH)

Cyclosilicate, mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na(Li₁.₅Al₁.₅)Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃(OH)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R3m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CK.05
Dana classification
61.3.1.8
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Elb
Locality
🇮🇹 San Piero in Campo
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Elba

Source: Wikidata

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