IMA mineral species

Greenalite

(Fe²⁺,Fe³⁺)₂-₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Phyllosilicate mineral.

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Greenalite specimen
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Properties

🔷 Monoclinic✏️ streak grayish green✏️ streak white
Chemical formula(Fe²⁺,Fe³⁺)₂-₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄
ElementsFe, Si, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakgrayish green, white
Color—
IMA symbolGre
Nickel–Strunz class9.ED.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

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

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