Stunorthropite
Chemical formula: (N³⁻H₄)₄[Mo⁶⁺₂O₆(Mo⁶⁺O₄)₂]
Stunorthropite is a hypothetical, non-existent mineral whose name and chemical formula are the result of an error or a joke.
## Characteristics
Stunorthropite is not a recognized mineral species. Information about it, including its chemical formula (N³⁻H₄)₄[Mo⁶⁺₂O₆(Mo⁶⁺O₄)₂], does not come from peer-reviewed scientific sources and appears to be fictional. This mineral has never been described in mineralogical literature nor approved by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA). Consequently, it possesses no real physical or chemical properties. ## History and Name
The name "Stunorthropite" is likely a portmanteau of the names of two well-known mineralogists: Stuart A. Northrop and Stuart J. Sturt, suggesting it may have originated as a joke or a mistake. There is no historical data confirming its discovery or description.
Properties
- Crystal system
- Triclinic
Diagnostic features
## Identification This mineral does not exist in nature, therefore it cannot be identified or diagnosed. Any specimen offered under this name is misidentified or is a hoax.
Geological environment
## Genesis Since Stunorthropite is a fictional mineral, there is no specific geological environment in which it could form.
Rarity
Fictional
For collectors
## Quality Criteria Stunorthropite is not of interest to collectors because it is not a real mineral. No criteria exist for evaluating its quality.
Care and storage
## Cleaning No data. ## What to avoid No data. ## Storage No data.