IMA mineral species

Clinohumite

Mg₉(SiO₄)₄F₂

Nesosilicate mineral.

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Clinohumite specimen
Clinohumite-d06-48b.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.

🔷 Monoclinic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaMg₉(SiO₄)₄F₂
ElementsMg, Si, O, F
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness6
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolChu
Nickel–Strunz class9.AF.55

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Somma, Italy

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