Khmaralite

(Mg,Al,Fe)₁₆[(Al,Si,Be)₁₂O₃₆]O₄

Sapphirine supergroup, single chain inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Mg,Al,Fe)₁₆[(Al,Si,Be)₁₂O₃₆]O₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DH.45
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Kma
Locality
Khmara Bay
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Khmara Bay

Source: Wikidata

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