Classification of Carboirite-VIII |
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Physical Properties of Carboirite-VIII |
| Lustre: | Vitreous |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 6 |
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Crystallography of Carboirite-VIII |
| Crystal System: | Triclinic |
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Optical Data of Carboirite-VIII |
| Type: | Biaxial (+) |
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| RI values: | nα = 1.731 nβ = 1.735 nγ = 1.740 |
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| Maximum Birefringence: | δ = 0.009
Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration. |
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| Surface Relief: | High |
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| Dispersion: | r > v |
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Chemical Properties of Carboirite-VIII |
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| Essential elements: | Al, Fe, Ge, H, O |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Al, Fe, Ge, H, O, Si |
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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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