Chromceladonite
Chromceladonite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula KMgCr(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂.
It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group C2).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 1–2; specific gravity 2.9; Pale green streak; Vitreous to silky luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Ccel, IMA status: approved, named in 1999.
A metasomatic-hydrothermal mineral.
It is found associated with Dolomite, quartz, roscoelite, chromphyllite, calcite, hematite, uraninite, zincochromite, vanadium oxides.
The prefix, chrom, indicates the chromium analog of celadonite.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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