Potassic-ferro-pargasite

KCa₂(Fe²⁺₄Al)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂

Ca-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
KCa₂(Fe²⁺₄Al)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
6
Color
Black
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DE.10
Dana classification
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Pfprg
Locality
🇯🇵 Kameyama
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after iron

Source: Wikidata

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