Woodruffite

Zn²⁺x/₂(Mn₄+₁-xMn³⁺x)O₂*yH₂O

Hydroxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Zn²⁺x/₂(Mn₄+₁-xMn³⁺x)O₂*yH₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
12
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.FL.25
Dana classification
7.8.1.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Wdr
Locality
🇺🇸 Sterling Hill
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Samuel Woodruff

Source: Wikidata

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