Alpeite | |
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![]() Alpeite crystals | |
General | |
Category | Mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | Ca4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6 |
IMA symbol | Apt |
Identification | |
Color | Brownish red |
Tenacity | Brittle |
Mohs scale hardness | 5.5-6 |
Luster | Vitreous, Silky |
Streak | Beige |
Diaphaneity | Transparent |
Specific gravity | 3.374 |
Alpeite ( IMA symbol: Apt [1]) is a calcium manganese magnesium silicate mineral with the chemical formula Ca4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6. It is named for its type locality, the Monte Alpe mine in Italy. [2]
Alpeite | |
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![]() Alpeite crystals | |
General | |
Category | Mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | Ca4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6 |
IMA symbol | Apt |
Identification | |
Color | Brownish red |
Tenacity | Brittle |
Mohs scale hardness | 5.5-6 |
Luster | Vitreous, Silky |
Streak | Beige |
Diaphaneity | Transparent |
Specific gravity | 3.374 |
Alpeite ( IMA symbol: Apt [1]) is a calcium manganese magnesium silicate mineral with the chemical formula Ca4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6. It is named for its type locality, the Monte Alpe mine in Italy. [2]