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Magnesionigerite-6N6S

(Mg,Al,Zn)₃(Al,Sn,Fe)₈O₁₅(OH)
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassOxides & Hydroxide
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Magnesionigerite-6N6S

Magnesionigerite-6N6S is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the oxides & hydroxide class, with the chemical formula (Mg,Al,Zn)₃(Al,Sn,Fe)₈O₁₅(OH).

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group R3m). It is a member of the Hogbömite-Nigerite structural group.

IMA symbol Mgng-6N6S, IMA status: approved, named in 1989.

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 M minerals or help write this entry.