IMA mineral species

Benyacarite

(H₂O)₂Mn₂(Ti₂Fe³⁺)(PO₄)₄(OF)(H₂O)₁₀·4H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

Benyacarite specimen
Benyacarite-142750.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(H₂O)₂Mn₂(Ti₂Fe³⁺)(PO₄)₄(OF)(H₂O)₁₀·4H₂O
ElementsH, O, Mn, Ti, Fe, P, F
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
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IMA symbolByc
Nickel–Strunz class8.DH.35

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Tanti, Argentina

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