Tschermakite

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Tschermakite

☐Ca₂(Mg₃Al₂)Si₆Al₂O₂₂(OH)₂

Ca-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
☐Ca₂(Mg₃Al₂)Si₆Al₂O₂₂(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
5,5
Color
Green
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
Tsr
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Gustav Tschermak von Seysenegg

Source: Wikidata

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