Mogánite

SiO₂·nH₂O

Silica mineral, rare monoclinic polymorph of quartz

Properties

Chemical formula
SiO₂·nH₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.DA.20
Dana classification
75.1.4.2
IMA status
Renamed mineral (Rn)
IMA symbol
Mog
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Mogán

Source: Wikidata

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