FormulaCa2[(Fe 2+;Mg)4Al](Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Origin 
Description 
Classification (Lapis) Amphiboles
Crystal Systemmonoclinic
Hardness5,0-6,0
ColourGreen, greenish brown
Streak 
Luminescence 
Lustervitreous
Transparency (Opacity)semitransparent
Cleavageperfect
Fracture 
Magnetismnegative
Geological SettingFrom granites, granodiorites, and metabasalts; common in amphibolites and schists. As reaction rims on ferroan hedenbergite
Specific Gravity3,12 g/cm3