Stoppaniite

Be₃Fe³⁺₂(Si₆O₁₈) * H₂O

Cyclosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Be₃Fe³⁺₂(Si₆O₁₈) * H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6/mcc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.CJ.05
Dana classification
61.1.1.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Spp
Locality
🇮🇹 Lake Vico
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Francesco Saverio Stoppani

Source: Wikidata

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