hydrogarnet

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:category nesosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Ca3Al2(SiO4)3−x(OH)4x
gptkbp:color white
colorless
pale green
gptkbp:containsElement hydrogen
oxygen
aluminum
calcium
silicon
gptkbp:crystalSystem isometric
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6.5-7.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label hydrogarnet
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter hydroxyl substitution in garnet structure
gptkbp:occurredIn metamorphic rocks
hydrothermal environments
gptkbp:substitutes SiO4 by (OH)4 groups
gptkbp:type garnet group mineral
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:hydrogrossular
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6