Siderotil
| Siderotil | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | 2V angle Measured: 50°, calculated: 80° to 86° | |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | |
| References | [2][3][4] | |
Siderotil is an
triclinic crystals.[3]
It was first described in 1891 for an occurrence in the Idrija Mine, Idrija, Slovenia. Its name derives from the Greek sideros (iron) and tilos (fiber) in reference to its iron content and typical fibrous form.[2] However, the material at the Idrija location may not be siderotil, but the mineral has been authenticated from a wide variety of worldwide locations.[3]
References
- S2CID 235729616.
- ^ a b c Mindat.org
- ^ a b c Handbook of Mineralogy
- ^ Webmineral data