IMA mineral species
Cebollite
Ca₅Al₂(SiO₄)₃(OH)₄
Questionable sorosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | Ca₅Al₂(SiO₄)₃(OH)₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Al, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Cbl |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.BB.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Iron Hill, United States
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Cebollite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3664062 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6