Tobermorite

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Tobermorite

Ca₄Si₆O₁₇(H₂O)₂·(Ca·3H₂O

Inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₄Si₆O₁₇(H₂O)₂·(Ca·3H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.DG.10
Dana classification
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Tbm
Locality
🇬🇧 Tobermory
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Tobermory

Source: Wikidata

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