Minerals
Abswurmbachite
abswurmbachite
Cu²⁺(Mn³⁺)6O8(SiO4)
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Overview
Abswurmbachite is a copper manganese silicate mineral ((Cu,Mn2+)Mn3+6O8SiO4). It was first described in 1991 and named after Irmgard Abs-Wurmbach (born 1938), a German mineralogist. It crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its Mohs scale rating is 6.5 and its specific gravity is 4.96. It has a metallic luster and its color is jet black, with light brown streaks.
Identification characteristics
- Mohs hardness 6.5