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Silicate

Magnesio-fluoro-hastingsite

NaCa₂(Mg₄Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂F₂
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSilicate

Magnesio-fluoro-hastingsite

Magnesio-fluoro-hastingsite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula NaCa₂(Mg₄Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂F₂.

It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group C2/m). It is a member of the Amphibole structural group.

IMA symbol Mfhst, IMA status: approved, named in 2005.

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 M minerals or help write this entry.