IMA mineral species
Oboniobite
Mg₄Nb₂O₉
Properties
⚖ Density4.348 g/cm³
Heavy
| Chemical formula | Mg₄Nb₂O₉ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Nb, O |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 4.348 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Obo |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.CB. |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Bayan Obo mine, People's Republic of China
- 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
- Oboniobite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q127419924 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Trigonal