IMA mineral species
Tamaite
(Ca,K,Ba,Na)₃-₄Mn₂₄(Si,Al)₄₀(O,OH)₁₁₂·nH₂O
Phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | (Ca,K,Ba,Na)₃-₄Mn₂₄(Si,Al)₄₀(O,OH)₁₁₂·nH₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, K, Ba, Na, Mn, Si, Al, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Tam |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EG.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Shiromaru mine, Japan
- 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
- Tamaite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3980549 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic