IMA mineral species

Melansonite

Phyllosilicate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMso

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Poudrette quarry, Canada

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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