Variety of Hastingsite

Magnesio-hastingsite

Magnesio-hastingsite
Variety of Hastingsite where magnesium partially replaces the iron where the magnesium is more dominant. Magnesio-hastingsite is recognized by the IMA as a distinct mineral species with the following chemical formula: NaCa2Mg4Fe3+Al2Si6O22(OH)2

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