Glaucophane Uncommon

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Noun

A blue amphibole mineral, a mixed aluminate of sodium, magnesium and aluminium that exhibits pleochroism, with the chemical formula Na₂(Mg,Fe²⁺)₃Al₂Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂.

See Also

oxygen amphibole aluminate sodium silicon blueschist hydrogen aluminum

Related Terms

oxygen amphibole aluminate sodium silicon blueschist hydrogen aluminum aluminium blue iron glaucophanes pleochroism magnesium chemical formula clinoamphibole

Rhyming Words

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