IMA mineral species

Mooreite

Mg₉☐₂Mn₂Zn₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₂₆ * 8H₂O

Sulfate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaMg₉☐₂Mn₂Zn₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₂₆ * 8H₂O
ElementsMg, Mn, Zn, S, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMre
Nickel–Strunz class7.DD.45

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Sterling Hill, United States · Sterling Hill, United States

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