chamosite

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:siderite
quartz
magnetite
hematite
gptkbp:category phyllosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (Fe2+,Mg)5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color brown
gray
green
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
sedimentary iron formations
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1820
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label chamosite
gptkbp:luster vitreous
dull
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Chamoson,_Switzerland
gptkbp:relatedGroup chlorite group
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.0–3.8
gptkbp:streak greenish gray
gptkbp:transparency opaque
translucent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:chlorite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6