Magnesiostaurolite

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Magnesiostaurolite

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
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Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
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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.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
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after magnesium

Source: Wikidata

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