Feruvite

feruvite

Ca(Fe²⁺)₃MgAl₅(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃(OH)Chemical formula

TrigonalCrystal system

7.0Mohs hardness

Facts

Chemical formula: Ca(Fe²⁺)₃MgAl₅(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃(OH)
Crystal system: Trigonal
Mohs hardness: 7.0
Elements in formula: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Aluminium, Silicon, Oxygen, Boron, Hydrogen
Number of elements: 8
IMA status: Approved
Type locality: Cuvier Island
Named after: Iron