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Sodicanthophyllite

About

Named as the sodium-bearing and magnesium-dominant orthoamphibole resembling anthophyllite.

In order to better distinguish between amphibole end-member member compositions, the CNMNC has decided to rename sodic-anthophyllite. The name is not yet (Nov 2012) decided.

Mineral Data
{Na}{Mg2}{Mg5}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
Strunz: 
8/F.12-40
Physical Properties
Colour: 
Clove-brown to dark brown, grey to white, green.
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Streak: 
White to greyish-white.
Hardness: 
5½ - 6
Synonyms
Synonyms: 
Na Anthophyllite and Sodium-anthophyllite