Guanine
C5H3(NH2)N4O [CNMNC approved formula]
Named Namd for its derivation from and association with guano.
IMA status : | Approved Species 1844 () |
CLASSIFICATION | |
Dana (8th edition) : |
50.04.05.01 |
(50) Salts of Organic Acids and Hydrocarbons | |
(50.04) with miscellaneous formulae | |
(50.04.05) | |
Nickel-Strunz (10th edition) : |
10.CA.30 |
(10) Organic Compounds | |
(10.C) Miscellaneous Organic Minerals | |
(10.CA) Miscellaneous Organic Minerals | |
Crystal system: | Monoclinic System |
Point group (H-M): | 2/m — prismatic |
Other Properties: | BioMineral. |