Baileychlore

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
(Zn,Al,[ ])3[Fe++2Al][Si3AlO10](OH)8
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 709.44 gm)
Aluminum 7.61 % Al
Zinc 23.04 % Zn
Iron 15.74 % Fe
Silicon 11.88 % Si
Hydrogen 1.14 % H 
Oxygen 40.59 % O 
 Empirical Formula:
Zn2.5Fe3+2Al2Si3O10(OH)8
 IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1986
 Locality:
Red Dome deposit, Mungana, 15 km WNW of Chillagoe, Lynd County, Queensland, Australia.
 Name Origin:
Named for Sturges W. Bailey (1919-), mineralogist University of Wisconsin.
Physical Properties:
 Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
 Color:
yellow green or dark green.
 Density:
3.18
 Diaphaniety:
Transparent
 Hardness:
2.5-3 - Finger Nail-Calcite
 Luster:
Pearly
 Streak:
light green
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