IMA mineral species

Giorgiosite

Mg₅(CO₃)₄(OH)₂·5H₂O

Questionable mineral.

Giorgiosite specimen
Giorgiosite Hettstedt HL 1mm.webp · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaMg₅(CO₃)₄(OH)₂·5H₂O
ElementsMg, C, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGio
Nickel–Strunz class5.DA.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Santorini, Greece

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