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Hsianghualite

hsianghualite

Li2Ca3Be3(SiO4)3F2

Hsianghualite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Hsianghualite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Hsianghualite is a tectosilicate (framework silicate) of lithium, calcium and beryllium, with fluorine, a member of the zeolite group. It was discovered in 1958 and named for the type locality, Hsiang Hua, 香花, meaning fragrant flower.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 6.5

Scientific references

  1. Hsianghualite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178209 Link
  2. Hsianghualite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hsianghualite Link