IMA mineral species
Glaucophane
☐Na₂(Mg₃Al₂)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Na-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | ☐Na₂(Mg₃Al₂)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Mg, Al, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Gln |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.DE.25 |
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Learn more
- Glaucophane on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q413272 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Monoclinic
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