IMA mineral species
Bementite
Mn₇Si₆O₁₅(OH)₈
Phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Mn₇Si₆O₁₅(OH)₈ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mn, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bem |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EE.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Trotter mine, United States
Learn more
- Bementite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3637915 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Monoclinic