IMA mineral species

Axinite-(Mg)

Ca₂MgAl₂BSi₄O₁₅OH

Sorosilicate mineral.

Axinite-(Mg) specimen
Axinite-(Mg)-396672.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCa₂MgAl₂BSi₄O₁₅OH
ElementsCa, Mg, Al, B, Si, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolAx-Mg
Nickel–Strunz class9.BD.20

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mererani, Tanzania

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.