Akatoreite

Akatoreite
Detail of akatoreite mineral in rhodonite matrix
General
CategoryMinerals
Formula((Mn2+,Fe2+)9Al2[(OH)3|HSi4O13])
IMA symbolAkt[1]
Identification
ColorYellow-orange to orange-brown
Mohs scale hardness6
LusterVitreous
Streakyellowish white
DiaphaneityTransparent
Specific gravity3.48

Akatoreite ((Mn2+, Fe2+)9Al2[(OH)3|HSi4O13]) is a mineral found in New Zealand.

References

  1. ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
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