LithoCat

MineralSugilite
FormulaK(Na,□)2Li3(Fe,Mn,Al,Zr)2[Si12O30]  
Crystal FormHexagonal/Dihexagonal Dipyramidal [6/m 2/m 2/m]
CleavagePoor on {0001}
ColorPurple, Light brownish yellow, Colorless in transmitted light
Density2.7 – 2.8 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to Translucent
Hardness6.0 - 6.5
LustreVitreous
StreakWhite
Type Loc.Iwagi Island, Inland Sea, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Dana 8 Class63.2.1a.9
Strunz Class8/E.22-110
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