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BEALSIO4(OH) [1 record]

Record 1 2012-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Gemmology
Universal entry(ies)
BeAlSiO4(OH)
formula, see observation
DEF

A mineral that consists of a brittle silicate of beryllium and aluminum in pale yellow, green, or blue prismatic crystals and is used especially as a gemstone.

OBS

Chemical formula: BeAlSiO4(OH)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Gemmologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
BeAlSiO4(OH)
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (silicate naturel d'aluminium et de béryl) du système cristallin monoclinique, incolore, bleu pâle ou gris, d'aspect vitreux.

CONT

L'euclase est transparente à translucide. [...] En cristaux prismatiques surchargés de facettes terminales, l'euclase est très recherchée comme gemme.

OBS

Formule chimique : BeAlSiO4(OH)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Estudio de las gemas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
BeAlSiO4(OH)
formula, see observation
DEF

Silicato hidratado de aluminio y berilio [...], que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico; es un mineral verdoso o azulino, de brillo vítreo y fractura concoidea.

OBS

Fórmula química: BeAlSiO4(OH)

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