Imandrite

Formula:  Na12Ca3Fe2Si12O36

Origin of name:  From locality; Lake Imandra, Kola Peninsula, Russia

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  mm2

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Colour:  Honey-yellow

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Tiny anhedral grains

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  2.93

Cleavage:  None

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