IMA mineral species
Ferro-holmquistite
☐Li₂(Fe²⁺₃Al₂)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Li-amphibole mineral, double chain inosilicate.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5 – 6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | ☐Li₂(Fe²⁺₃Al₂)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Li, Fe, Al, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 5 – 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Fhlm |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.DD.05 |
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Learn more
- Ferro-holmquistite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3743242 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Orthorhombic