Riebeckite

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Riebeckite

Riebeckite

☐Na₂(Fe²⁺₃Fe³⁺₂)Si₂O₂₂(OH)₂

Na-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
☐Na₂(Fe²⁺₃Fe³⁺₂)Si₂O₂₂(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.25
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Rbk
Locality
🇾🇪 Socotra
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Emil Riebeck

Source: Wikidata

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