IMA mineral species
Scacchite
MnCl₂
Halide mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density2.918 g/cm³
Average
| Chemical formula | MnCl₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mn, Cl |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 2.918 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Sca |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 3.AB.20 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Vesuvius, Italy
- 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
- Scacchite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3951326 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Trigonal