Cyprine (mineral)
| Cyprine | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Silicate mineral variety |
| Formula | Ca19Cu2+(Al10Mg2)Si18O68(OH)10 |
| IMA symbol | Cyp |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Crystal class | Dipyramidal (4/m) H-M symbol: (4/m) |
| Space group | Tetragonal Space group: P4/n |
| Unit cell | a = 15.52, c = 11.82 [Å] (approximated) |
| Identification | |
| References | |
Cyprine is a copper-rich member of the vesuvianite group with the formula Ca19Cu2+(Al10Mg2)Si18O68(OH)10. A similar name is given to a Cu-bearing variety but not Cu-dominant member within the group. Cyprine (sensu stricto) was discovered in the Wessels mine in the vicinity of Hotazel, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa.