Windhoekite

Ca₂Fe³⁺₃₋ₓ[Si₈O₂₀](OH)₄·10H₂O

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂Fe³⁺₃₋ₓ[Si₈O₂₀](OH)₄·10H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Whk
Locality
🇳🇦 Aris quarries
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Windhoek

Source: Wikidata

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