Home Hedenbergite
VIII - Inosilicates (Pyroxene Group)		 Crystal habit of Hedenbergite
 
Name   Hedenbergite
Chemistry   CaFe[Si2O6]
Hardness   5 - 6
Lustre   vitreous
Colour   black, greenish black, bluish green
Streak   white 
Density [g/cm3]   3.4 - 3.5
Crystal habit   monoclinic, crystals columnar, octagonal cross section
Cleavage, Fracture   [110] distinct (87°), fracture uneven to conchoidal
other characteristics and occurrences   diopside = Fe-poor variety, (solid solution series with hedenbergite),
in contact metamorphic rocks with high iron content (skarn)
   
This page in German - Diese Seite in Deutsch
 © 2004 Büro für angewandte Mineralogie · Dr. Stephan Rudolph · D-47918 Tönisvorst
These recommendations are believed to be correct. However, no guarantee of their accuracy is given. Therefore, purchasers shall make their own tests to determine suitability for their use. These products are offered for industrial and related uses (e.g. research and development) only. However the user must take the necessary precautions appropriate for products containing chemicals. This description does not imply the absence of any patents, the responsibility whatsoever solely rests with the user.