Taramite

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Taramite

NaCaNa(Mg₃Al₂)Al₂Si₆O₂₂(OH)₂

Na-Ca-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaCaNa(Mg₃Al₂)Al₂Si₆O₂₂(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Gray
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.20
Dana classification
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Trm
Locality
🇳🇴 Liset eclogite pod
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Valli-Tarama

Source: Wikidata

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