
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
Li2(Mg,Fe++)3Al2Si8O22(OH)2

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 846.07 gm)
Lithium 1.64 %
LiAluminum 6.38 %
AlIron 19.80 %
FeSilicon 26.56 %
SiHydrogen 0.24 %
H Oxygen 45.38 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
Li2Fe2+3Al2(Si8O22)(OH)2

IMA Status:
Approved IMA

Name Origin:
The name reflects its composition and relationship to holmquistite..
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
[???] Good

Color:
violet or gray blue.

Hardness:
5-6 - Between Apatite and Orthoclase
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