Wiserite

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Wiserite

Wiserite

Mn²⁺₁₄(B₂O₅)₄(OH)₈·(Si,Mg)(O,OH)₄Cl

Borate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mn²⁺₁₄(B₂O₅)₄(OH)₈·(Si,Mg)(O,OH)₄Cl
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P4/n
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
6.BA.20
Dana classification
27.1.10.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Wis
Locality
🇨🇭 Gonzen iron mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after David Friedrich Wiser

Source: Wikidata

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