Explore Mineral


Name: Calderite
Cdr
IMA Chemistry: Mn2+3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Calderite contains elements:
Manganese (Mn)
Iron (Fe)
Silicon (Si)
Oxygen (O)
Country of Type Locality: India (or unknown)
Year First Published: 1909
IMA Status: Approved,Grandfathered
Status Notes: Fermor L L (1909) The manganese-ore deposits of India. I. Introduction and mineralogy: Calderite, Memoirs of the Geological Survey of India 37, 182-186
Structural Group Name: Garnet
Fleischer's Group Name: garnet
Crystal Systems: cubic
Oldest Known Age: 1739 Million Years Ago
Mohs Hardness: 7.0
Diaphaneity: 2.0
Specific Gravity: 3.7560000000000002
More Info: Search Wikipedia: Calderite (Wiki)
Search Mindat: Calderite
Search Web Mineral DB: Calderite

Data appearing on this page is derived from the IMA Database of Mineral Properties. Not all properties are applicable to or available for all minerals.


Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Log In

Instagram: @DynamicEarthCollection

© 2024 Dynamic Earth Collection - Curator: Ryan J. Cooper - All Rights Reserved