IMA mineral species

Franconite

Na₂Nb₂O₅(OH)·9H₂O

Hydrous Na-Nb oxide mineral.

Franconite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNa₂Nb₂O₅(OH)·9H₂O
ElementsNa, Nb, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolFra
Nickel–Strunz class4.FM.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Francon quarry, Canada

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