IMA mineral species

Mandarinoite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Fe³⁺₂(Se⁴⁺O₃)₃·6H₂O

Selenite mineral.

Mandarinoite specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2.5
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Scratches with a fingernail.

Chemical formulaFe³⁺₂(Se⁴⁺O₃)₃·6H₂O
ElementsFe, Se, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness2.5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMda
Nickel–Strunz class4.JH.15

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.