IMA mineral species

Karpinskite

(Mg,Ni)₂Si₂O₅(OH)₂ (?)

Corrensite, questionable phyllosilicate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formula(Mg,Ni)₂Si₂O₅(OH)₂ (?)
ElementsMg, Ni, Si, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolKpi
Nickel–Strunz class9.EC.60

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mednorudyanskoye copper deposit, Russia

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