IMA mineral species
Ringwoodite
SiMg₂O₄
Spinel, high-pressure modification of olivin, nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density3.236 g/cm³
Heavy
| Chemical formula | SiMg₂O₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Si, Mg, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 3.236 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Rwd |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AC.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Tenham meteorite, Australia
- 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
- Ringwoodite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3936046 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
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