IMA mineral species

Wilkinsonite

Na₂Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺₂(Si₆O₁₈)O₂

Sapphirine supergroup, single chain inosilicate mineral.

Wilkinsonite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaNa₂Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺₂(Si₆O₁₈)O₂
ElementsNa, Fe, Si, O
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolWkn
Nickel–Strunz class9.DH.40

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Warrumbungle Mountains, Australia

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