IMA mineral species

Hydrokenomicrolite

(☐,H₂O)₂Ta₂(O,OH)₆(H₂O)

Pyrochlore, oxide mineral.

Hydrokenomicrolite specimen
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Properties

⚖ Density6.666 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formula(☐,H₂O)₂Ta₂(O,OH)₆(H₂O)
ElementsH, O, Ta
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density6.666 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolHkmic
Nickel–Strunz class4.DH.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Volta Grande mine, Brazil

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