IMA mineral species
Lipuite
KNa₈Mn³⁺₅Mg₀.₅[Si₁₂O₃₀(OH)₄](PO₄)O₂(OH)₂·4H₂O
Silicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | KNa₈Mn³⁺₅Mg₀.₅[Si₁₂O₃₀(OH)₄](PO₄)O₂(OH)₂·4H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Na, Mn, Mg, Si, O, H, P |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lp |
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🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Nchwaning mines, South Africa · Nchwaning mines, South Africa
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Lipuite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19862353 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic