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Edenite

edenite

NaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2

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Overview

Edenite or edenitic hornblende is a double chain silicate mineral of the amphibole group with the general chemical composition NaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2. Edenite is named for the locality of Edenville, Orange County, New York, where it was first described.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 5.5

Scientific references

  1. Edenite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1070871 Link
  2. Edenite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edenite Link