kaersutite

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf amphibole mineral
gptkbp:category inosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula NaCa2(Mg4Ti)(Si6Al2)O22(OH)2
gptkbp:cleavage prismatic
gptkbp:color black
dark brown
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:event granite
gabbro
syenite
alkaline igneous rocks
nepheline syenite
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1884
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:habit prismatic crystals
granular
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 5-6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label kaersutite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Krs
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Kaersut, Umanak, Greenland
gptkbp:opticalProperties biaxial (-)
gptkbp:pleochroism strong
gptkbp:relatedGroup gptkb:amphibole_group
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.2-3.4
gptkbp:streak brownish gray
gptkbp:transparency opaque
translucent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:amphibole_group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7