LithoCat

MineralFerri-katophorite
FormulaNa(CaNa)(Mg4Fe3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Prismatic [2/m]
CleavagePerfect on {110}, intersecting at ~56 and ~124 degrees.
ColorBlack, green-black, red-brown
Density3.2 – 3.5 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to translucent
FractureBrittle
Hardness5.0 - 6.0
LustreVitreous
Dana 8 Class66.1.3b.11
Strunz Class8/F.09-30
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