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LIALSI2O6 [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Gemmology
  • Jewellery
Universal entry(ies)
LiAlSi2O6
formula, see observation
DEF

A mineral of the clinopyroxene group which consists of a silicate of lithium and aluminum occurring in white to green prismatic crystals often of great size especially in granitic pegmatites.

OBS

Chemical formula: LiAlSi2O6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Gemmologie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
LiAlSi2O6
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du groupe des clinopyroxènes constitué de silicate de lithium et d'aluminium, présent dans certaines pegmatites en cristaux verts, roses ou violets.

OBS

Formule chimique : LiAlSi2O6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Estudio de las gemas
  • Artículos de joyería
Entrada(s) universal(es)
LiAlSi2O6
formula, see observation
DEF

Silicato de aluminio y litio [...] que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico [...]

OBS

[...] piroxeno presente en las pegmatitas, cuyos cristales pueden colorearse diversamente por la presencia de óxidos; las variedades verdes (hiddenita) y moradas (kunzita) son piedras preciosas, en tanto que otras calidades suministran litio.

OBS

Fórmula química: LiAlSi2O6

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