Joesmithite

PbCa₂(Mg₃Fe³⁺₂)(Be₂Si₆)O₂₂(OH)₂

Ca-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
PbCa₂(Mg₃Fe³⁺₂)(Be₂Si₆)O₂₂(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
5,5
Color
Black
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2/a
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DE.10
Dana classification
66.1.4.1
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Joe
Locality
🇸🇪 Långban
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Joseph Victor Smith

Source: Wikidata

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