Okhotskite

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Okhotskite

Okhotskite

Ca₂Mn²⁺Mn³⁺₂(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)(OH)₂·H₂O

Sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂Mn²⁺Mn³⁺₂(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)(OH)₂·H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
A2/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BG.20
Dana classification
58.2.2.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Okh
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Sea of Okhotsk

Source: Wikidata

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