Arfvedsonite

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:albite
gptkb:riebeckite
aegirine
nepheline
microcline
gptkbp:category inosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Na3(Fe2+4Fe3+)Si8O22(OH)2
gptkbp:cleavage [110] perfect
gptkbp:color black
deep green
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1823
gptkbp:event gptkb:syenites
pegmatites
alkaline igneous rocks
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:habit fibrous aggregates
prismatic crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 5.5-6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arfvedsonite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol gptkb:Arf
gptkbp:luster vitreous
dull
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Johan_August_Arfvedson
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:relatedGroup gptkb:amphibole
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.3-3.5
gptkbp:streak gray
gptkbp:symmetry C2/m
gptkbp:transparency opaque
gptkbp:uses collector's mineral
gemstone (rarely)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aegirine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8