Gerstmannite

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Gerstmannite

Gerstmannite

MnMgZn(SiO₄)(OH)₂

Nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
MnMgZn(SiO₄)(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AE.25
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Gmn
Locality
🇺🇸 Sterling Hill
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Ewald Gerstmann

Source: Wikidata

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