Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness4
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | Mn2+3Mn3+(AsO4)(OH)6 |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mn, As, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 4 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Jrw |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.BE.70 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Buckwheat pit, United States
Learn more
- Jarosewichite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3807341 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5
Orthorhombic
Red