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Nikmelnikovite

Ca₁₂Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₃Al₃(SiO₄)₆(OH)₂₀
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSilicate

Nikmelnikovite

Nikmelnikovite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Ca₁₂Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₃Al₃(SiO₄)₆(OH)₂₀.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group R-3). It is a member of the Garnet structural group.

IMA symbol Nmn, IMA status: approved, named in 2019.

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 N minerals or help write this entry.