Nelenite

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Nelenite

Nelenite

(Mn,Fe)₁₆(Si₁₂O₃₀)(OH)₁₄[As³⁺₃O₆(OH)₃]

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Mn,Fe)₁₆(Si₁₂O₃₀)(OH)₁₄[As³⁺₃O₆(OH)₃]
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
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Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
Brown
Luster
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Streak
Brown
Density
—
Cleavage
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Fracture
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Tenacity
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Crystal habit
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Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
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Refractive index
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Optical character
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Birefringence
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Pleochroism
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Strunz classification
9.EE.15
Dana classification
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IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Nln
Locality
🇺🇸 Trotter mine
Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Joseph A. Nelen

Source: Wikidata

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