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Kammererite

  • Translations : Kämmererite

Mineral of purple, very rare color in the crystal state gemstone. We find it generally to the massive state, associated with the chromite.

Kämmererite is a variety of Cionochlore rich in chromium.
The field giving the most beautiful crystals is in Turkey: Anatolia, Kop Daglari, mine of Kop Krom

Gemological data

  • Chemical formula : (Mg,Fe,Cr)5Al(Si3Al)O10(OH)8
  • Hardness (Mohs) : 2 - 2.5
  • Density : 2.60 - 2.64
  • Refractive index : 1.571 - 1.597
  • Crystal system : Monoclinique

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