IMA mineral species

Ganophyllite

(K,Na,Ca)₂Mn₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₂·8H₂O

Phyllosilicate mineral.

Ganophyllite specimen
Natural History Museum 139 (8047046589).jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(K,Na,Ca)₂Mn₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₂·8H₂O
ElementsK, Na, Ca, Mn, Si, Al, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGnp
Nickel–Strunz class9.EG.30

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Harstigen mine, Sweden

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