Clinoholmquistite

Formula: Li₂(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

Origin of name: From monoclinic and holmquistite

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

Colour: Blue

Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Luster: Vitreous

Habit: Crystals long prismatic

Hardness: 5 to 6

Specific gravity: 3.0

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Comments: Dimorphous with holmquistite; series with ferri-clinoholmquistite and clinoferroholmquistite

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