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Gismondine-Ca

Ca₂(Si₄Al₄)O₁₆·8H₂O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSilicate

Gismondine-Ca

Gismondine-Ca is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Ca₂(Si₄Al₄)O₁₆·8H₂O.

It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system. It is a member of the Gismondine structural group.

IMA symbol Gis, IMA status: approved, named in 1817.

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