Ruizite
A variety of Minerals
What is Ruizite?
Ruizite is a sorosilicate mineral with formula Ca2Mn2Si4O11(OH)4·2H2O. It was discovered at the Christmas mine in Christmas, Arizona, and described in 1977. The mineral is named for discoverer Joe Ana Ruiz.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- orange, red-brown
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5
- Density
- 2.997 g/cm³
- Streak
- apricot yellow
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca2Mn3+2Si4O11(OH)22·2H2O formerly reported as Ca2Mn3+2[(OH)2|H2Si4O13].2H2O
- Elements
- Ca, H, Mn, O, Si
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