IMA mineral species

Takéuchiite

Mg₂Mn³⁺O₂(BO₃)

Borate mineral.

Black

Takéuchiite specimen
Takéuchiite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaMg₂Mn³⁺O₂(BO₃)
ElementsMg, Mn, O, B
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakbrown
Colorblack
IMA symbolTké
Nickel–Strunz class6.AB.40

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

🌍 Where it's found

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

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