IMA mineral species

Deerite

(Fe,Mn)₆(Fe,Al)₃[Si₆O₁₇]O₃(OH)₅

Single chain inosilicate mineral.

Deerite specimen
Deerite-631148.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(Fe,Mn)₆(Fe,Al)₃[Si₆O₁₇]O₃(OH)₅
ElementsFe, Mn, Al, Si, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolDee
Nickel–Strunz class9.DH.60

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Laytonville, United States

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