Cyclosilicates Flashcards
Formula of a triangular ring shape
(Si3O9)
Shape of a square formula
(Si4O12)
Hexagonal ring element formula
(Si6O18)
Cyclosilicates are also called as?
Ring Silicates
The (3) three membered ring
Benitoite
Pabstite
Margarosanite
Distinguishable Feature & Crystal System of Benitoite
Deep indigo blue, hexagonal
Extremely rare gem quality
Benitoite
Distinguishable Feature & Crystal System of Pabstite
Bluish white in UV light, Hexagonal
Named in honor Adolf Pabst
Pabstite
Distinguishable Feature & Crystal System of Margarosanite
Bluish white in UV light, Triclinic
Distinguishable Feature & Crystal System of Schorl
Black, Trigonal
Alias of Schorl
Black Tourmaline
Industrial Uses of Schorl
Water and Air Purifier
Distinguishable Feature & Crystal System of Elbaite
Bicolored, Trigonal
Watermelon Tourmaline
Elbaite