Carlosturanite

Formula:  (Mg,Fe,Ti)₂₁(Si,Al)₁₂O₂₈(OH)₃₄

Origin of name:  For Carlo Sturani, Italian academic

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  m

Twinning:

Unit cell:

Colour:  Light brown

Diaphaneity:

Luster:  Vitreous to pearly

Habit:  Long fibres, flexible, asbestiform

Hardness:

Specific gravity:  2.63

Cleavage:  1; {001}

Tenacity:

Streak:  Whitish

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