IMA mineral species

Woodruffite

Zn²⁺x/₂(Mn₄+₁-xMn³⁺x)O₂*yH₂O

Hydroxide mineral.

Woodruffite specimen
Woodruffite10225-7.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaZn²⁺x/₂(Mn₄+₁-xMn³⁺x)O₂*yH₂O
ElementsZn, Mn, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolWdr
Nickel–Strunz class4.FL.25

“—” 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

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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.