IMA mineral species
Vonsenite
Fe²⁺₂Fe³⁺O₂(BO₃)
Borate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
| Chemical formula | Fe²⁺₂Fe³⁺O₂(BO₃) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, O, B |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Von |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 6.AB.30 |
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Learn more
- Vonsenite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4016431 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Orthorhombic