Ferrobarroisite

Formula:  (CaNa)Fe5AlFe(Si7Al)O22(OH)2

Origin of name:   From ferrous iron (Fe2+) and barroisite

 

Crystal system:   Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Bluish green

Diaphaneity:  Semitransparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals, prismatic

Hardness:  5 to 6

Specific gravity

Cleavage:  3; {110} perfect, {100} and {001} partings

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Comments:   Series with barroisite and with aluminobarrosite

 

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