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Joesmithite

joesmithite

PbCa2(Mg3Fe³⁺2)(Be2Si6)O22(OH)2

Photographs of mineral No. 29663: Joesmithite from Ramsorten, Langban ...

Photographs of mineral No. 29663: Joesmithite from Ramsorten, Langban ... — via www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com · Source

Overview

Joesmithite is a mineral species (Ca-amphibole, double chain inosilicate mineral). It crystallises in the monoclinic system. Reported colour: black. Mohs hardness about 5.5. Nickel–Strunz class: 9.DE.10.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 5.5

Scientific references

  1. Joesmithite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3808760 Link