Medaite

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Medaite

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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