IMA mineral species

Potassic-magnesio-hastingsite

KCa₂(Mg₄Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂

Ca-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral.

Black

Properties

Chemical formulaKCa₂(Mg₄Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(OH)₂
ElementsK, Ca, Mg, Fe, Si, Al, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Colorblack
Cleavage{110}
IMA symbolPmhst
Nickel–Strunz class9.DE.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Ilmen Nature Reserve, Russia

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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