IMA mineral species

Potassic-richterite

{K}{CaNa}{Mg₅}Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

Na-Ca-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formula{K}{CaNa}{Mg₅}Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ElementsK, Ca, Na, Mg, Si, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPrct
Nickel–Strunz class9.DE.20

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Harstigen mine, Sweden · Stora Pajsberg mine, Sweden

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