Magnesiohornblende | |
Chemical Formula |
Ca2(Mg, Fe, Al)5 (Al, Si)8O22(OH)2 |
Species |
Silicates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
5-6 |
Specific Gravity |
2.9 |
Color |
Black/dark green |
Streak |
Pale gray, gray-white[1][2] |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.616 - 1.680 n = 1.626 - 1.695 n = 1.636 - 1.700 |
Cleavage |
Perfecton |
Fracture |
Uneven |
Crystal Habit:Hexagonal/granular |