Nchwaningite

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Nchwaningite

Nchwaningite

Mn₂SiO₃(OH)₂·H₂O

Inosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mn₂SiO₃(OH)₂·H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
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Luster
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Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
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Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.DB.30
Dana classification
65.1.8.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Nwg
Locality
🇿🇦 Nchwaning mines
Type locality
—
Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Nchwaning mines

Source: Wikidata

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