Foitite

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Foitite

Foitite

(☐,Na)(Fe²⁺₂Al)Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃OH

Tourmaline, cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(☐,Na)(Fe²⁺₂Al)Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃OH
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
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
61.3.1.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Foi
Locality
🇺🇸 California
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Franklin F. Foit, Jr.

Source: Wikidata

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