IMA mineral species

Magnesioferrite

MgFe³⁺₂O₄

Spinel, oxide mineral.

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Magnesioferrite specimen
Magnesioferrite - Ochtendung, Eifel, Germany.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Cubic✏️ streak garnet
Chemical formulaMgFe³⁺₂O₄
ElementsMg, Fe, O
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakgarnet
Color—
IMA symbolMfr
Nickel–Strunz class4.BB.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Vesuvius, Italy

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