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Louisfuchsite

Ca₂(Mg₄Ti₂)(Al₄Si₂)O₂₀
Crystal systemTriclinic
ClassSilicate

Louisfuchsite

Louisfuchsite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Ca₂(Mg₄Ti₂)(Al₄Si₂)O₂₀.

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

IMA symbol Lfu, IMA status: approved, named in 2022.

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 L minerals or help write this entry.