IMA mineral species

Krieselite

Al₂(GeO₄)F₂

Nesogermanate mineral.

BrownWhite & Clear

Krieselite specimen
Krieselite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density4.018 g/cm³
Heavy
🔷 Orthorhombic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaAl₂(GeO₄)F₂
ElementsAl, Ge, O, F
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density4.018 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolKes
Nickel–Strunz class9.AF.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

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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.