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Holtstamite

holtstamite

Ca3(Al,Mn³⁺)2(SiO4)2(OH)4

Holtstamite: Mineral information, data and localities.

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

Overview

Holtstamite is a mineral species (mineral, nesosilicate garnet). It crystallises in the tetragonal system. Mohs hardness about 6. Nickel–Strunz class: 9.AD.25.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 6

Scientific references

  1. Holtstamite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3786370 Link