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Zincovelesite-6N6S

Zn₃(Fe³⁺,Mn³⁺,Al,Ti)₈O₁₅(OH)
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassOxides & Hydroxide

Zincovelesite-6N6S

Zincovelesite-6N6S is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the oxides & hydroxide class, with the chemical formula Zn₃(Fe³⁺,Mn³⁺,Al,Ti)₈O₁₅(OH).

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P-3m1). It is a member of the Hogbömite structural group.

IMA symbol Zcv-6N6S, IMA status: approved, named in 2017.

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 Z minerals or help write this entry.