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IMA mineral species

Hydroxykenoelsmoreite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

(☐,Pb)₂(W,Fe³⁺,Al)₂(O,OH)₆(OH)

Pyrochlore supergroup mineral.

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness3
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A copper coin scratches it.

⚖ Density5.806 g/cm³
Very heavy
🔷 Trigonal
Chemical formula(☐,Pb)₂(W,Fe³⁺,Al)₂(O,OH)₆(OH)
ElementsPb, W, Fe, Al, O, H
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness3
Density5.806 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolHykm

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Masaka gold mine, Burundi

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  • Notable source / deposit
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