IMA mineral species
Darapiosite
KNa₂Mn₂(Li₂ZnSi₁₂)O₃₀
Cyclosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | KNa₂Mn₂(Li₂ZnSi₁₂)O₃₀ |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Na, Mn, Li, Zn, Si, O |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Dar |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.CM.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Darai-Pioz glacier, Tajikistan
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Darapiosite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3702475 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6