spiraaliarkiita
Spiraaliarkiita, also known as spiralite, is a rare mineral with the chemical formula Mn5Si3O10(OH)3. It was first discovered in 1964 in the Spiral Mountain, near the town of Spiral, in the state of Nevada, United States. The mineral is named after its type locality. Spiraaliarkiita is a member of the sorosilicate group, which includes minerals with a silicate structure where silicon atoms are linked in pairs.
The mineral typically forms as a secondary mineral in manganese-rich hydrothermal veins. It is often found
Spiraaliarkiita is of limited interest to collectors and mineral enthusiasts due to its rarity and small crystal