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Silicate

Stöfflerite

CaAl₂Si₂O₈
Crystal systemTetragonal
ClassSilicate

Stöfflerite

Stöfflerite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula CaAl₂Si₂O₈.

It crystallizes in the tetragonal crystal system (space group I4/m). It is a member of the Coronadite structural group.

IMA symbol Sff, IMA status: approved, named in 2017.

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 S minerals or help write this entry.