Akatoreite

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Akatoreite
Akatoreite-detail.jpg
Detail of akatoreite mineral in rhodonite matrix
General
Category Minerals
Formula ((Mn 2+,Fe 2+)9 Al 2[(OH)3|H Si 4 O 13])
IMA symbol Akt [1]
Identification
ColorYellow-orange to orange-brown
Mohs scale hardness6
Luster Vitreous
Streak yellowish white
Diaphaneity Transparent
Specific gravity 3.48

Akatoreite ((Mn 2+, Fe 2+)9 Al 2[(OH)3|H Si 4 O 13]) is a mineral found in New Zealand.

References

  1. ↑ 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.


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