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Smaragdite

Formula:
Ca
 
2
(Mg,Fe
2+
 
)
 
5
Si
 
8
O
 
22
(OH)
 
2
Colour:Emerald greenLustre:Vitreous
Name:From "Smaragdos" - emerald after its colour.
A variety of Actinolite

An emerald green variety of actinolite, owing its colour to a faint chromium content.

Classification of Smaragdite

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Physical Properties of Smaragdite

Lustre:Vitreous
Colour:Emerald green
Streak:white
Cleavage:Perfect

Chemical Properties of Smaragdite

Formula:
Ca
 
2
(Mg,Fe
2+
 
)
 
5
Si
 
8
O
 
22
(OH)
 
2
Essential elements:Ca, H, Mg, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Fe, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Smaragdite

Other Languages:
German:Smaragdit
Spanish:Smaragdita

Other Information

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