IMA mineral species
Maghemite
(Fe³⁺₀.₆₇☐₀.₃₃)Fe³⁺₂O₄
Iron (III) oxide with a spinel ferrite structure.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
🔷 Cubic✏️ streak brown
| Chemical formula | (Fe³⁺₀.₆₇☐₀.₃₃)Fe³⁺₂O₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | brown |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mgh |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.BB.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Bushveld igneous complex, 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
- Maghemite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q420924 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Cubic
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