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Minerals

Galaxite

galaxite

Mn²⁺Al2O4

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Overview

Galaxite, also known as 'mangan-spinel', is an isometric mineral belonging to the spinel group of oxides with the ideal chemical formula Mn2+Al2O4. It is sometimes used as a gemstone.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 7.5

Scientific references

  1. Galaxite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q414877 Link
  2. Galaxite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxite Link