Krotite

CaAl₂O₄

Oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CaAl₂O₄
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/n
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Kro
Locality
Northwest Africa 1934
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Alexander N. Krot

Source: Wikidata

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