IMA mineral species

Melanophlogite

₄₆SiO₂ * 6(N₂,CO₂) * 2(CH₄,N₂)

Silica mineral.

RedYellowBrownWhite & Clear

Melanophlogite specimen
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Properties

🔷 Tetragonal✏️ streak white
Chemical formula₄₆SiO₂ * 6(N₂,CO₂) * 2(CH₄,N₂)
ElementsSi, O, N, C, H
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolMp
Nickel–Strunz class4.DA.25

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