IMA mineral species

Sarkinite

Mn²⁺₂(AsO₄)(OH)

Arsenate mineral.

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Sarkinite specimen
Sarkinit-24468.JPG · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaMn²⁺₂(AsO₄)(OH)
ElementsMn, As, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSrk
Nickel–Strunz class8.BB.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Harstigen mine, Sweden

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