MAGNESIOHOLMQUISTITE


Meaning of MAGNESIOHOLMQUISTITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Li2(Mg,Fe++)3Al2Si8O22(OH)2

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 846.07 gm)

Lithium 1.64 % Li

Aluminum 6.38 % Al

Iron 19.80 % Fe

Silicon 26.56 % Si

Hydrogen 0.24 % H

Oxygen 45.38 % O

Empirical Formula:

Li2Fe2+3Al2(Si8O22)(OH)2

IMA Status:

Approved IMA

Name Origin:

The name reflects its composition and relationship to holmquistite..

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[???] Good

Color:

violet or gray blue.

Hardness:

5-6 - Between Apatite and Orthoclase

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