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Borate

Marinaite

Cu₂Fe³⁺O₂(BO₃)
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassBorate

Marinaite

Marinaite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the borate class, with the chemical formula Cu₂Fe³⁺O₂(BO₃).

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

IMA symbol Mr, IMA status: approved, named in 2016.

Forms as a sublimate around an active volcanic fumarole.

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.