IMA mineral species
Varennesite
Na₈Mn₂Si₁₀O₂₅(OH,Cl)₂·12H₂O
Phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Na₈Mn₂Si₁₀O₂₅(OH,Cl)₂·12H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Mn, Si, O, H, Cl |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Vrn |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.EE.50 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Demix-Varennes quarry, Saint-Amable sill, Canada
- 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
- Varennesite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4008703 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic