Glauconite

Properties

Formula (K,Na)(FeIII,Al,Mg)2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2
Abbreviation Glt
Classification Mica
Luminescence emitters Mn, Triplet-singlet
IMA Status Named 1828, but not IMA-approved
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Crystal symmetry Monoclinic, Point group 2/m, Space group C2/m (#12)
Tags Hydroxide , Informal , Mineral, Aluminosilicate

Composition

Element Atoms
O 12
H 2
Na ~0.5
K ~0.5
Mg ~0.6667
Fe ~0.6667
Si ~2
Al ~2.667

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