Alpeite Explained

Alpeite
Formula:CaMnAl(MnMg)(SiO)(SiO)(VO)(OH)
Imasymbol:Apt
Color:Brownish red
Tenacity:Brittle
Mohs:5.5-6
Luster:Vitreous, Silky
Streak:Beige
Diaphaneity:Transparent
Gravity:3.374

Alpeite (IMA symbol: Apt[1]) is a calcium manganese magnesium silicate mineral with the chemical formula CaMnAl(MnMg)(SiO)(SiO)(VO)(OH). It is named for its type locality, the Monte Alpe mine in Italy.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3 . 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43 . 2021MinM...85..291W . 235729616 . free.
  2. https://mindat.org/min-50779.html Alpeite