LithoCat

MineralAegirine
FormulaNaFe3+(Si2O6)
Crystal FormMonoclinic/Prismatic [2/m]
Cleavage[110] Good
ColorDark green to Greenish black, Reddish brown, Black
Density3.5 – 3.6 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent to Opaque
FractureUneven
Hardness6.0
LustreVitreous to Slightly resinous
StreakPale yellowish gray
Type Loc.LĂ„ven, Langesundsfjorden, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway
Dana 8 Class65.1.3c.2
Strunz ClassVIII/F.01-140
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ID157