Akatoreite
| Akatoreite | |
|---|---|
 Detail of akatoreite mineral in rhodonite matrix | |
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | ((Mn2+,Fe2+)9Al2[(OH)3|HSi4O13]) |
| IMA symbol | Akt |
| Identification | |
| Color | Yellow-orange to orange-brown |
| Mohs scale hardness | 6 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Streak | yellowish white |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent |
| Specific gravity | 3.48 |
Akatoreite ((Mn2+, Fe2+)9Al2[(OH)3|HSi4O13]) is a mineral found in New Zealand. The IMA symbol is Akt.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
External links[edit]
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