IMA mineral species
Tephroite
Mn²⁺₂SiO₄
Olivine, nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Mn²⁺₂SiO₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mn, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Tep |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AC.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Sterling Hill, United States · Sterling Hill, United States
- 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
- Tephroite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q424367 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Orthorhombic
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