IMA mineral species

Cyprine

Ca₁₉Cu²⁺(Al₁₀Mg₂)Si₁₈O₆₈(OH)₁₀

Sorosilicate mineral.

Cyprine specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCa₁₉Cu²⁺(Al₁₀Mg₂)Si₁₈O₆₈(OH)₁₀
ElementsCa, Cu, Al, Mg, Si, O, H
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCyp

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Wessels mine, South Africa

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