IMA mineral species
Stokesite
CaSn[Si₃O₉] * 2H₂O
Single chain inosilicate.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | CaSn[Si₃O₉] * 2H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Sn, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Sks |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.DM.05 |
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Learn more
- Stokesite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3973788 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Orthorhombic