Scorticoite
Scorticoite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Mn₆(Sb )(SiO₄)₂O₃(OH)₃.
It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P3). It is a member of the Welinite structural group.
IMA symbol Srt, IMA status: approved, named in 2019.
It is found associated with Distribution From the Scortico Mn ore deposit, Fivizzano, Apuan Alps, Massa Carrara, Tuscany, Italy.
The name refers to the ore deposit where the studied material was collected.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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