Properties
| Chemical formula | Mn²⁺₇(AsO₄)₂(OH)₈ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mn, As, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 4.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ala |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.BE.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Moss mine, Nordmark Odal field, Sweden
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Allactite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q1070618 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5
Monoclinic
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