IMA mineral species

Carpholite

Mn²⁺Al₂(Si₂O₆)(OH)₄

Inosilicate mineral.

Yellow

Carpholite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaMn²⁺Al₂(Si₂O₆)(OH)₄
ElementsMn, Al, Si, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCar
Nickel–Strunz class9.DB.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Horní Slavkov, Czech Republic

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