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Ferro-holmquistite

Li₂(Fe²⁺₃Al₂)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassSilicate

Ferro-holmquistite

The iron-dominant member of the lithium amphibole holmquistite series, crystallizing in the orthorhombic system.

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Ferro-holmquistite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Li₂(Fe²⁺₃Al₂)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂.

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnma). It is a member of the Amphibole structural group.

IMA symbol Fhlm, IMA status: approved, named in 2004.

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