IMA mineral species
Manganite
Mn³⁺O(OH)
Hydroxide mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness4
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | Mn³⁺O(OH) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mn, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 4 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mnn |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.FD.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 4: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
Learn more
- Manganite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q401047 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5
Monoclinic
RedBrownBlackGrayWhite & Clear
Soft, Scratches Easily