IMA mineral species
Momoiite
(Mn²⁺,Ca)₃V³⁺₂(SiO₄)₃
Garnet, nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | (Mn²⁺,Ca)₃V³⁺₂(SiO₄)₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mn, Ca, V, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mom |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AD.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Saijo, Japan
- 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
- Momoiite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3860352 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Cubic