Magnesiostaurolite

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Magnesiostaurolite

Mg(Mg,Li)₃(Al,Mg)₁₈Si₈O₄₄(OH)₄

Nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mg(Mg,Li)₃(Al,Mg)₁₈Si₈O₄₄(OH)₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AF.30
Dana classification
52.2.3.2
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Mst
Locality
🇮🇹 Gilba valley
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after magnesium

Source: Wikidata

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