Formula : Mg2Al3(AlSi5)O18:H2O
Family:
Space group:
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: C ccm
Dana class:
61.2.1.1 (61) Cyclosilicate Six-Membered Rings (61.2) with Al substituted rings (61.2.1)Cordierite group
High temperature:
Stability of hydrous cordierite is related to aH2O and aCO2 in the magma during anatexis or high grade metamorphism : high temperature mineral
Geological context:
Rather magmatic mineral.
Dernière mise à jour le 25.01.2021