IMA mineral species

Ferroceladonite

K(Fe²⁺,Mg)(Fe³⁺,Al)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂

True mica, phyllosilicate mineral.

Ferroceladonite specimen
Ferroceladonite, Smoky Quartz, Microcline-171040.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaK(Fe²⁺,Mg)(Fe³⁺,Al)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
ElementsK, Fe, Mg, Al, Si, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolFcel
Nickel–Strunz class9.EC.15

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Hokonui Hills, New Zealand

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.