General Information |
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Chemical Formula | Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Physical Properties of Holmquistite |
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Mohs Hardness | 5 to 6Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Specific Gravity | 2.95 to 3.13Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Tenacity | BrittleAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Cleavage Quality | PerfectAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Optical Properties of Holmquistite |
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Refractive Index | 1.622 to 1.666Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Optical Character | Biaxial/-Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Pleochroism | Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Dispersion | WeakAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Colour |
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Colour (General) | Black, dark violet to light sky-blue; pale yellow to violet in thin section.Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Transparency | Transparent,TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Lustre | VitreousAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Crystallography of Holmquistite |
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Crystal System | OrthorhombicAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Habit | As prismatic or acicular crystals, to 10 cm, typically striated. In columnar sheaflike aggregates, massive.Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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Geological Environment |
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Where found: | As metasomatic replacements near the outer margins of lithium-rich pegmatites.Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
Further Information |
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Mineral information: | Holmquistite information at mindat.org |
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