Greenalite

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Greenalite

(Fe²⁺,Fe³⁺)₂-₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Fe²⁺,Fe³⁺)₂-₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Cm
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.ED.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Gre
Locality
🇺🇸 Mesabi Range
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after green

Source: Wikidata

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