IMA mineral species

Pyrosmalite-(Mn)

Mn²⁺₈Si₆O₁₅(OH,Cl)₁₀

Phyllosilicate mineral.

Pyrosmalite-(Mn) specimen
Manganpyrosmalite-t06-196b.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaMn²⁺₈Si₆O₁₅(OH,Cl)₁₀
ElementsMn, Si, O, H, Cl
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPys-Mn
Nickel–Strunz class9.EE.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Sterling Hill, United States · Sterling Hill, United States

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