MAGNESIODUMORTIERITE


Meaning of MAGNESIODUMORTIERITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

(Mg,Ti++++,[ ])<1(Al,Mg)2Al4Si3O18-y(OH)yB y=2-3

Environment:

In pyrope megablasts which occur in coesite bearing quartz-phengite-kyanite schists.

IMA Status:

Approved IMA

Locality:

Dor-Maira massif, western Alps, Italy.

Name Origin:

For its containing magnesium and the relationship to dumortierite.

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[001] Poor

Color:

pinkish red or red.

Density:

3.22

Diaphaniety:

Transparent

Habits:

Disseminated - Occurs in small, distinct particles dispersed in matrix., ,

Hardness:

7.5 - Garnet

Luminescence:

Non-fluorescent.

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

white

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