Anthophyllite root name group [ ◻{X2}{Z5}(Si8O22)(OH)2, X and Z both Mg dominant ]

Material properties

Formula ◻{X2}{Z5}(Si8O22)(OH)2, X and Z both Mg dominant
Crystal symmetry Orthorhombic
Classification Mg-Fe-Mn amphibole
Members Proto-ferro-anthophyllite, Proto-anthophyllite, Ferro-anthophyllite, Anthophyllite, Anthophyllite (var. fibrous)
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Tags Group, Hydroxide, Silicate

Composition

☐, H, Mg, Fe, Si, O