IMA mineral species

Glaucochroite

CaMn²⁺(SiO₄)

Olivine, nesosilicate mineral.

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Glaucochroite specimen
Glaucochroite-270044.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.

Chemical formulaCaMn²⁺(SiO₄)
ElementsCa, Mn, Si, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness6
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGlc
Nickel–Strunz class9.AC.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

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

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