Steedeite

NaMn₂[Si₃BO₉](OH)₂

Single loop-branched dreier ring chain mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
NaMn₂[Si₃BO₉](OH)₂
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
triclinic-pedial
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Sed
Locality
🇨🇦 Poudrette quarry
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Anthony H. Steede

Source: Wikidata

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