IMA mineral species
Taramite
NaCaNa(Mg₃Al₂)Al₂Si₆O₂₂(OH)₂
Na-Ca-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | NaCaNa(Mg₃Al₂)Al₂Si₆O₂₂(OH)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Ca, Mg, Al, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | grey |
| Cleavage | {110} |
| IMA symbol | Trm |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.DE.20 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Liset eclogite pod, Norway
- 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.
Learn more
- Taramite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3613400 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic
Gray