IMA mineral species

Stepanovite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

NaMgFe³⁺(C₂O₄)₃·9H₂O

Oxalate mineral.

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2
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Scratches with a fingernail.

Chemical formulaNaMgFe³⁺(C₂O₄)₃·9H₂O
ElementsNa, Mg, Fe, C, O, H
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness2
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolStpn
Nickel–Strunz class10.AB.20

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.