IMA mineral species
Rhodesite
KHCa₂Si₈O₁₉·5H₂O
Phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | KHCa₂Si₈O₁₉·5H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, H, Ca, Si, O |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Rod |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EB.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Bultfontein mine, South Africa
- 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
- Rhodesite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3934123 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species