Ilvaite

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Ilvaite

CaFe³⁺Fe²⁺₂(Si₂O₇)O(OH)

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaFe³⁺Fe²⁺₂(Si₂O₇)O(OH)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Black
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/a
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BE.07
Dana classification
56.2.3.3
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ilv
Locality
🇮🇹 Elba
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Elba

Source: Wikidata

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