Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | (Mg,Mn)₂(Mn³⁺,Sb⁵⁺)O₂(BO₃) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Mn, Sb, O, B |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | black |
| IMA symbol | Pki |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 6.AB.35 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Långban, Sweden
- 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
- Pinakiolite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3905137 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Monoclinic
Black