Mineral variety

Hyalophane

Mineral; intermediate member of a solid solution series of celsian and orthoclase minerals.

RedYellowWhite & Clear

Variety of Moonstone, Celsian.

Hyalophane specimen
Hyalophane011.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness5 – 7
Density—
Streakwhite
Colorred, white, yellow, colorless
Fractureconchoidal fracture

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Binn valley, Switzerland

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