First IMA-approved K mineral, member of the tourmaline group

Properties

Chemical formula

K(MgAl₂)(Al₅Mg)(BO₃)₃(Si₆O₁₈)(OH)₃O

Group

Oxides

Crystal system

Trigonal

Hardness (Mohs)

—

Color

—

Luster

—

Streak

—

Density

—

Cleavage

—

Fracture

—

Tenacity

—

Crystal habit

—

Transparency

—

Space group

R3m

Fluorescence

—

Magnetism

—

Radioactivity

—

Refractive index

—

Optical character

—

Birefringence

—

Pleochroism

—

Strunz classification

—

Dana classification

—

IMA status

Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)

IMA symbol

Mry

Locality

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Type locality

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Discovery year

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Source: Wikidata