magnophorite

magnophorite

[‚mag·nə′fȯr‚īt]

(mineralogy)

NaKCaMg₅Si₈O₂₃OH A monoclinic mineral composed of a basic silicate of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium; member of the amphibole group.

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