riebeckite
riebeckite A member of the alkali
amphiboles Na
2(Fe
2+ 3Fe
3+2)[Si
4O
11]
2(OH,F)
2 and
end-member of an
isomorphous series with
glaucophane Na
2(Mg
3Al
2)[Si
4O
11]
2 (OH,F)
2; sp. gr. 3.43;
hardness 5; forms either tiny
prismatic crystals or large,
poikilitic,
subhedral, prismatic crystals; dark bluish-green or black; occurs in
alkaline igneous rocks, especially
granites, in association with
aegirine. Fibrous riebeckite (called crocidolite or blue
asbestos) is formed by
metamorphism of massive
ironstone deposits. When infiltrated with silica it constitutes the semi-precious cat's eye or tiger's eye.
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