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Silicate

Ryabchikovite

CuMgSi₂O₆
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSilicate

Ryabchikovite

Ryabchikovite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula CuMgSi₂O₆.

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

IMA status: approved, named in 2021.

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 R minerals or help write this entry.