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Carboirite-III

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Formula:
Fe
2+
 
Al
 
2
GeO
 
5
(OH)
 
2
System:TriclinicLustre:Vitreous
Hardness:6
This page provides mineralogical data about Carboirite-III.

Classification of Carboirite-III

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Physical Properties of Carboirite-III

Lustre:Vitreous
Hardness (Mohs):6

Crystallography of Carboirite-III

Crystal System:Triclinic

Optical Data of Carboirite-III

Type:Biaxial (+)
RI values: nα = 1.731 nβ = 1.735 nγ = 1.740
2V:Measured: 7° , Calculated: 84°
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.009

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:High
Dispersion:r > v

Chemical Properties of Carboirite-III

Formula:
Fe
2+
 
Al
 
2
GeO
 
5
(OH)
 
2
Essential elements:Al, Fe, Ge, H, O
All elements listed in formula:Al, Fe, Ge, H, O

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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