IMA mineral species

Lawsonbauerite

(Mn²⁺,Mg)₉Zn₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₂₂ * 8H₂O

Sulfate mineral.

Lawsonbauerite specimen
Lawsonbauerite-21571.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(Mn²⁺,Mg)₉Zn₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₂₂ * 8H₂O
ElementsMn, Mg, Zn, S, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolLwb
Nickel–Strunz class7.DD.40

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Sterling Hill, United States · Sterling Hill, United States

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