About Norbergite
A magnesium silicate with fluoride and hydroxide, part of the Humite group, often yellow to orange. It's associated with joy, creativity, and stimulating the sacral chakra.
Primary Hues
Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink, White
Geological & Scientific Details
Norbergite is classified as a nesosilicates mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Mg3(SiO4)(F,OH)2. Common crystal habits include granular, tabular crystals rare.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Nesosilicates
- Chemical Formula: Mg3(SiO4)(F,OH)2
- IMA Symbol: Nrb[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 202.00 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Tan, yellow, yellow-orange, orange-brown, pink with purplish tint, white
- Crystal Habit: Granular, tabular crystals rare
- Luster: Vitreous to resinous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Humite Group (Clinohumite, Chondrodite, Humite)
- Spinel
- Forsterite
- Calcite
- Diopside
- Phlogopite (common in contact metamorphosed dolomites/limestones)