Omphacite

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si₂O₆

Clinopyroxene mineral, solid solution of jadeite (25%-75%), augite (25%-75%), and aegirine (0%-25%)

Properties

Chemical formula
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si₂O₆
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DA.20
Dana classification
65.1.3b.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Omp
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after grape

Source: Wikidata

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