fichtelite

[From Fichtelgebirge in North Bavaria, where it is found.] Min.: A monoclinic, translucent, and brittle mineral, of a white color, occurring in the form of Bot.: A root divided into a multitude of branches shining scales, flat crystals, and thin layers between IMG:content-1588.png:[blocks in formation] the rings of growth, and throughout the texture of pine wood from the peat beds in the vicinity of Redwitz in the Fichtelgebirge. It is easily soluble in ether; le so in alcohol. Hardne 1. Fichtelite group of minerals : Min.: A group of minerals belonging to the Camphene series of hydrocarbons. Dana includes under it Fichtelite, Hartite, Dinite, and Ixolite.