Staurolite mineral Britannica
Staurolite, silicate mineral [(Fe,Mg,Zn) 3-4 Al 18 Si 8 O 48 H 2-4] produced by regional metamorphism in rocks such as mica schists, slates, and gneisses, where it is generally associated with other minerals such as kyanite, garnet, and tourmaline.Staurolite is a brittle, hard mineral that has a dull lustre.Its crystals are usually dark brown in colour and are often twinned in cruciform ...