IMA mineral species
Meliphanite
(Ca,Na)₂(Be,Al)[Si₂O₆(OH,F)]
Transitional ino-phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | (Ca,Na)₂(Be,Al)[Si₂O₆(OH,F)] |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Na, Be, Al, Si, O, H, F |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mph |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.DP.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Langesundsfjord, Norway · Stavern, Norway
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Meliphanite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3854213 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Tetragonal