IMA mineral species
Natanite
Fe²⁺[Sn(OH)₆]
Perovskite structure, hydroxide mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness4.7
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | Fe²⁺[Sn(OH)₆] |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, Sn, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 4.7 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ntn |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.FC.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 4.7: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mushiston tin deposit, Tajikistan
Learn more
- Natanite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3870691 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5
Soft, Scratches Easily