IMA mineral species
Erlianite
Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺₂Si₆O₁₅(OH)₈
Unclassified silicate.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺₂Si₆O₁₅(OH)₈ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ern |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.HC.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Erenhot, People's Republic of China
- 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
- Erlianite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3731872 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic