Zincostaurolite

Zn₂Al₉Si₄O₂₃(OH)

Nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Zn₂Al₉Si₄O₂₃(OH)
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
9.AF.30
Dana classification
52.2.3.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Zst
Locality
🇨🇭 Brunegg pass
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after zinc

Source: Wikidata

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