Axinite group

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mineral group
gptkbp:category silicate mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg,Zn)3Al2BSi4O15(OH)
gptkbp:cleavage distinct
gptkbp:color brown
reddish brown
violet
gptkbp:crystalSystem triclinic
gptkbp:discoveredBy 18th century
gptkbp:fracture conchoidal
gptkbp:habit bladed crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6.5-7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Axinite group
gptkbp:includes Axinite-(Fe)
Axinite-(Mg)
Axinite-(Mn)
Axinite-(Zn)
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word 'axine' (axe)
gptkbp:subclassOf inosilicate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Axinite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7