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IMA mineral species

Magnesiotaaffeite-2N'2S

Mg₃BeAl₈O₁₆

Hydroxide mineral.

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Magnesiotaaffeite-2N'2S specimen
Magnesiotaaffeite-2N2S-53105.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness8
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.

⚖ Density3.605 g/cm³
Heavy
🔷 Hexagonal✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaMg₃BeAl₈O₁₆
ElementsMg, Be, Al, O
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness8
Density3.605 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Colorgreen, white
IMA symbolMtf-2N'2S
Nickel–Strunz class4.FC.25

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Niriella, Sri Lanka

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