Kaersutite

NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂

Oxo amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaCa₂(Mg₃AlTi)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂O₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Brown
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DE.10
Dana classification
66.1.3a.18
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Krs
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Qaarsut

Source: Wikidata

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