IMA mineral species

Olmiite

CaMn[SiO₃(OH)](OH)

Nesosilicate mineral.

Olmiite specimen
Olmiite-131914.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCaMn[SiO₃(OH)](OH)
ElementsCa, Mn, Si, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolOlm
Nickel–Strunz class9.AF.90

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Nchwaning mines, South Africa · Nchwaning mines, South Africa

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