IMA mineral species

Gedrite

☐Mg₂Mg₃Al₂(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂

Mg-Fe-Mn-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral.

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Gedrite specimen
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Properties

🔷 Orthorhombic✏️ streak white
Chemical formula☐Mg₂Mg₃Al₂(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
ElementsMg, Al, Si, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolGed
Nickel–Strunz class9.DD.05

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