IMA mineral species

Tungusite

Ca₄Fe₂Si₆O₁₅(OH)₆

Phyllosilicate mineral.

Tungusite specimen
Tungusite-93263.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCa₄Fe₂Si₆O₁₅(OH)₆
ElementsCa, Fe, Si, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolTgu
Nickel–Strunz class9.EE.30

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Evenkiysky District, Russia

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