IMA mineral species
Mountkeithite
[(Mg₁-xFe³⁺x)(OH)₂][SO₄]x/₂ * nH₂O
Hydrotalcite supergroup mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | [(Mg₁-xFe³⁺x)(OH)₂][SO₄]x/₂ * nH₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Fe, O, H, S |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mke |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.DD.35 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Keith mine, Australia
- 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
- Mountkeithite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3866484 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species