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Devilliersite

Ca₄Ca₂Fe³⁺₁₀O₄[(Fe³⁺₁₀Si₂)O₃₆]
Crystal systemTriclinic
ClassSilicate

Devilliersite

Devilliersite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Ca₄Ca₂Fe³⁺₁₀O₄[(Fe³⁺₁₀Si₂)O₃₆].

It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P-1). It is a member of the Sapphirine structural group.

IMA symbol Dvi, IMA status: approved, named in 2021.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more D minerals or help write this entry.