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Minerals - Carpholite | TerraCollect
Mineral - Carpholite
Carpholite
MnÂČâșAlâ(SiâOâ)(OH)â
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
MnÂČâșAlâ(SiâOâ)(OH)â
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
5 - 5.5
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Optical Properties
Color
brown
orange
yellow
Birefringence
Luster
Silky
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
orthorhombic
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
fibrous,
massive,
acicular,
radial
Formation
Metamorphose
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Common
Synonyms
Carpholite