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Margarite
Chemical Formula	CaAl2(Al2Si2)O10(OH)2
Species	Silicates
Crystal System	Monoclinic
Mohs Scale	4
Refractive Index	n = 1.595 - 1.638 n = 1.625 - 1.648 n = 1.627 - 1.650

This article refers about a member of the mica group, and should not be confused with "margarita".

Margarite is a calcium rich member of the mica group of the phyllosilicates with formula: CaAl₂(Al₂Si₂)O₁₀(OH)₂. It forms white to pinkish or yellowish gray masses or thin laminae. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system. It typically has a specific gravity of around 3 and a Mohs hardness of 4. It is translucent with perfect 010 cleavage and exhibits crystal twinning.

It occurs commonly as an alteration product of corundum, andalusite and other aluminous minerals. It has been reported as forming alteration pseudomorphs of chiastolite along with muscovite and paragonite. The margarite in this occurrence forms preferentially along the dark graphite rich inclusions with the chiastolite crystals.