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clino-ferro-ferri-holmquistite

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clino-ferro-ferri-holmquistite (uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) A rare lithium–iron amphibole in the holmquistite group with a monoclinic (clinopyroxene-like) structure. It forms in high-grade metamorphic and lithium-rich pegmatitic rocks and is characterized by significant substitution of ferrous (Fe²⁺) and ferric (Fe³⁺) iron within its crystal structure.