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Sulfate

Svornostite

K₂Mg[(UO₂)(SO₄)₂]₂·8H₂O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassSulfate

Svornostite

Svornostite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula K₂Mg[(UO₂)(SO₄)₂]₂·8H₂O.

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pmn2_1). It is a member of the Svornostite structural group.

IMA symbol Svo, IMA status: approved, named in 2014.

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 S minerals or help write this entry.