Alpeite

alpeite

Ca4Mn³⁺2Al2(Mn³⁺Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6

Alpeite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Alpeite (IMA symbol: Apt) is a calcium manganese magnesium silicate mineral with the chemical formula Ca4Mn3+2Al2(Mn3+Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6. It is named for its type locality, the Monte Alpe mine in Italy.

Scientific references

Alpeite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28125128 Link
Alpeite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpeite Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: Ca4Mn³⁺2Al2(Mn³⁺Mg)(SiO4)2(Si3O10)(V5+O4)(OH)6
IMA status: approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
Crystal system: orthorhombic

Image credits

Alpeite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
Alpeite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
Alpeite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
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Alpeite crystals, field of view 0.5 mm across. | Download Scientific ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
The crystal structure of alpeite viewed slightly canted down [0 1 0 ... — via www.researchgate.net · Source
Alpeite: Properties, Crystal System & Uses — MineralFYI — via mineralfyi.com · Source
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