Medaite

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Medaite

Mn²⁺₆V₅+Si₅O₁₈(OH)

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mn²⁺₆V₅+Si₅O₁₈(OH)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/n
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BJ.30
Dana classification
57.4.1.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Med
Locality
🇮🇹 Molinello mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Francesco Meda

Source: Wikidata

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