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Arsenate

Manganohörnesite

Mn²⁺₃(AsO₄)₂·8H₂O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassArsenate
Manganohörnesite specimen

Tan bladed manganohörnesite with white acicular hörnesite crystals. Collection & Photograph Christian Rewitzer 10.2020. From: Mina Casualidad, Baños de Alhamilla, Pechina, Almería, Andalusia, Spain. — Photo: Christian Rewitzer · CC BY-SA 3.0

Manganohörnesite

Manganohörnesite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the arsenate class, with the chemical formula Mn²⁺₃(AsO₄)₂·8H₂O.

It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group P2_1/c). It is a member of the Vivianite structural group.

IMA symbol Mhns, IMA status: approved, named in 1951.

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.