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Ferrotaaffeite-2N'2S

(Fe²⁺,Mg,Zn)₃Al₈BeO₁₆
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassOxides & Hydroxide

Ferrotaaffeite-2N'2S

Ferrotaaffeite-2N'2S is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the oxides & hydroxide class, with the chemical formula (Fe²⁺,Mg,Zn)₃Al₈BeO₁₆.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P6_3mc). It is a member of the Taaffeite-Ferrotaaffeite structural group.

IMA symbol Ftf-2N'2S, IMA status: approved, named in 2011.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more F minerals or help write this entry.