Epidote

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Epidote

{Ca₂}{Al₂Fe³⁺}(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH)

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
{Ca₂}{Al₂Fe³⁺}(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BG.05a
Dana classification
58.2.1a.7
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ep
Locality
🇫🇷 Le Bourg-d'Oisans
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after addition

Source: Wikidata

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