Ferrisepiolite

(Fe³⁺,Fe²⁺,Mg)₄[(Si,Fe³⁺)₆O₁₅](O,OH)₂·6H₂O

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Fe³⁺,Fe²⁺,Mg)₄[(Si,Fe³⁺)₆O₁₅](O,OH)₂·6H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
2–2,5
Color
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
52
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EE.
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Fsep
Locality
🇨🇳 Saishitang Mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after sepiolite

Source: Wikidata

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