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Potassic-fluoro-richterite

K(NaCa)Mg₅Si₈O₂₂F₂
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSilicate
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Potassic-fluoro-richterite

Potassic-fluoro-richterite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula K(NaCa)Mg₅Si₈O₂₂F₂.

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

IMA symbol Pfrct, IMA status: approved, named in 1983.

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 P minerals or help write this entry.