Formula : Ca3Al2(SiO4)1(OH)8
Family:
Space group:
Isometric - Hexoctahedral HM symbol (4/m -3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Dana class:
51.4.3d.2VIII- 51 Nesosilicate Minerals ; 51.4 Nesosilicates Nesosilicate Insular SiO4 Groups Only with cations in [6] and >[6] coordination ; 51.4.3d Garnet group (Hydrogarnet)
High temperature:
Described with the cement phases the stability of Katoite at low temperature cannot be dismissed.
Geological context:
Katoite is an hydrogarnet.
Dernière mise à jour le 25.01.2021