Tiragalloite

Mn²⁺₄As₅+Si₃O₁₂(OH)

Arsenosilicate, sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mn²⁺₄As₅+Si₃O₁₂(OH)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/n
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BJ.25
Dana classification
57.2.1.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Tga
Locality
🇮🇹 Molinello mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Paolo Tiragallo

Source: Wikidata

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