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
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Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
Green
Luster
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Streak
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Density
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Cleavage
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Fracture
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Tenacity
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Crystal habit
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Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
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Refractive index
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Optical character
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Birefringence
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Pleochroism
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Strunz classification
9.DH.45
Dana classification
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IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Kma
Locality
Khmara Bay
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Khmara Bay

Source: Wikidata

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