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Mn-bearing Fluorapatite

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Flora Mt, Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia
© Pavel M. Kartashov

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Formula:
(Ca,Mn
2+
 
)
 
5
(PO
 
4
)
 
3
(F,Cl,OH) or Ca
 
5
([P,Mn
3+
 
]O
 
4
)
 
3
(F,Cl,OH)
A variety of Fluorapatite

A manganese-bearing variety of Fluorapatite. The name "Manganapatite" has been previously applied to this variety.

This is a blue Mn-bearing variety of Fluorapatite. It can be of two types. When Mn2+ replaces Ca, the result is a bright blue "manganapatite" typical for later stages of mineral formation in the phosphate type of rare metal granitic pegmatites. For example, it often forms blue rims around orange lithiophilite grains at the Rb-Ta Elash deposit. When Mn3+ replaces P we have pinkish or violet "manganapatite" typical for some alkaline pegmatites of the Lovozero massif. [Definition provided courtesy of Pavel Kartashov]

NOTE: The name "Manganoan Apatite" has been used to describe certain samples of Fluorapatite that contain a trace amount of Mn that causes a golden-yellow fluorescent response under UV. Without the manganese fluorapatite is unresponsive to UV. The latter mineral should strictly be classed as just "Fluorapatite" as the amounts of Mn present are usually small.

Classification of Mn-bearing Fluorapatite

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Occurrences of Mn-bearing Fluorapatite

Geological Setting:Pegmatites

Physical Properties of Mn-bearing Fluorapatite

Lustre:Vitreous
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Transparent, Translucent, Opaque

Chemical Properties of Mn-bearing Fluorapatite

Formula:
(Ca,Mn
2+
 
)
 
5
(PO
 
4
)
 
3
(F,Cl,OH) or Ca
 
5
([P,Mn
3+
 
]O
 
4
)
 
3
(F,Cl,OH)
Essential elements:Ca, F, O, P
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Cl, F, H, Mn, O, P

Other Names for Mn-bearing Fluorapatite

Synonyms:
ManganapatiteManganese-bearing Apatite-(CaF)Mangan-fluorapatiteManganoan ApatiteManganoan Fluorapatite
ManganoapatiteManganvoelckeriteRhodophosphite
Other Languages:
German:Fluor-manganapatit
Manganapatit
Rhodophosphit
Simplified Chinese:锰磷灰石
Spanish:Rodofosfita

Other Information

Fluorescence in UV light:Often fluorescent bright yellow to golden-yellow (SW UV).
Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Mn-bearing Fluorapatite

Reference List:

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Siewert (1874) Zeitschrift für Naturwissenschaften, Halle: 10: 339 (as Manganapatit).

Otto (1935) Mineralogische und petrographische Mitteilungen, Vienna: 47: 89.

Quensel (1937) Geologiska Föeningens I Stockholm. Förhandlinger, Stockholm: 59: 257.

McConnell (1938) American Mineralogist: 23: 1.

Mason (1941) Geologiska Föeningens I Stockholm. Förhandlinger, Stockholm: 63: 279.

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 878.

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    • Localities for Mn-bearing Fluorapatite

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Brazil
     
    • Minas Gerais
      • Conselheiro Lafaiete (old Queluz de Minas)
    China
     
    • Fujian Province
      • Nanping Prefecture
        • Zhenghe Co.
    		Huan Hu, Rucheng Wang, Fontan, F., Aicheng Zhang, and Jiadeng Chen (2007): Presented at the International Symposium: Granitic Pegmatites: The State of the Art, May 06–12, 2007, Porto, Portugal.
    • Henan Province
      • Sanmenxia Prefecture
        • Lushi Co.
          • Guanpo
    		Ruiling He and Enkui Cao (1985): Geology of Shaanxi 3(2), 39-46.
    • Hubei Province
      • Xiaogan Prefecture
        • Dawu Co.
    		Zhuying Chen and Lixian Jiang (1989): Mineral Deposits 8(4), 78-84
    • Jiangxi Province
      • Yichun Prefecture
        • Yuanzhou District
          • Yichun complex (Yashan batholith)
    		Xiaolong Huang, Rucheng Wang, Xiaoming Chen, Huan Hu, and Changshi Liu (2002): Canadian Mineralogist 40(4), 1047-1068.
    Finland
     
    • Western and Inner Finland Region
      • Orivesi
        • Eräjärvi area
    		www.geology.neab.net/minerals/manganap.htm
      • Seinäjoki
        • Peräseinäjoki
    		www.geology.neab.net/minerals/manganap.htm
    France
     
    • Limousin
      • Creuse
        • Soumans
          • Montebras
    		Patrice Queneau Collection
    Germany
     
    • Bavaria
      • Upper Palatinate
        • Oberpfälzer Wald
          • Vohenstrauß
            • Pleystein
    		DILL, H.G., MELCHER, F., GERDES, A. and WEBER, B. (2008): The origin and zoning of hypogene and supergene Fe-Mn-Mg-Sc-U-REE-Zn phosphate mineralization from the newly discovered Trutzhofmühle aplite (Hagendorf pegmatite province, Germany). Canadian Mineralogist 46, 1131-1157.
    • Saxony
      • Erzgebirge
        • Ehrenfriedersdorf
    		Thomas, R., and Webster, J.D. (2000): Mineralium Deposita 35, 570-582.
    Hungary
     
    • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Co.
      • Bükk Mts.
        • Bükkszentkereszt
    		Koch: Minerals of Hungary, 1985
    Madagascar
     
    • Antananarivo Province
      • Vakinankaratra Region
        • Betafo District
          • Andrembesoa Commune
            • FKT Antsentsindrano
    		Lacroix, A. (1912): Sur quelques minéraux des pegmatites du Vakinankaratra (Madagascar). Bulletin de la Société française de Minéralogie 35 , 76-84
        • Sahatany Pegmatite Field (Mt Ibity area)
          • Sahatany Valley
    		Larsen, K. E. (2003): Mineralene i Sahatany pegmatittfelt, Madagaskar. Bergverksmuseets skrifter 25, 5-18 (in norwegian)
    Lacroix, A. (1922): Mineralogie de Madagascar, Tome I. Géologie-Minéralogie descriptive. A. Challamel (Éditeur), Paris. p 353
    Lacroix, A. (1922): Mineralogie de Madagascar, Tome I. Géologie-Minéralogie descriptive. A.Challamel (Éditeur), Paris. p 353
    Namibia
     
    • Erongo Region
      • Karibib District
        • Okatjimukuju farm (Friedrichsfelde farm)
    		P. Keller and O. von Knorring, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1989, 1, pp. 567-593.
    Poland
     
    • Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie)
      • Ząbkowice District
        • Ząbkowice (Frankenstein)
          • Szklary (Gläsendorf)
    		Geologia Sudetica, 33 (1): 23-31.
    Russia
     
    • Northern Region
      • Murmanskaja Oblast'
        • Kola Peninsula
          • Lovozero Massif
    		Pavel M. Kartashov data
            • Seidozero Lake
              • Lepkhe-Nel'm Mt (Lepkhe-Nelm Mt)
    		Pavel M. Kartashov data
    • Southern Siberia
      • Sayan Mts
        • Eastern Sayan
    		P.M. Kartashov data
    Rwanda
     
    • Western Province
      • Gatumba District
    		Bertossa, A., 1967. Inventaire des minéraux du Rwanda. Bulletin du Service Géologique de Rwanda 4, 25-45.
    Slovakia
     
    • Bratislava Region
      • Bratislava Co.
        • Bratislava
          • Devín
    		Chudík, P. & Uher, P. (2009): Mitt. Österr. Mineral. Ges. 155, 40. (Abs.)
    Spain
     
    • Galicia
      • Pontevedra
        • Forcarei
    		Fuertes-Fuente, M., Martin-Izard, A., Boiron, M.C., and Mangas, J. (2000): Mineralium Deposita 35, 332-345.
        • Lalín
    		Fuertes-Fuente, M., Martin-Izard, A., Boiron, M.C., and Mangas, J. (2000): Mineralium Deposita 35, 332-345.
    Sweden
     
    • Norrbotten
      • Piteå
    		No reference listed
    • Skåne
      • Bromölla
        • Näsum
    		Weibull, M., (1886): Om manganapatit från Vestanå jemte några anmärkningar öfver apatitens sammansättning. Geologiska Föreningens i Stockholm Förhandlingar 8, 492-495; Weibull, M. (1898) : Om några Vestanåmineral. Geologiska Föreningens i Stock­holm Förhandlingar 20, 57-66
    • Västerbotten
      • Skellefteå
    		Grensman, F & Langhof, J.(1991):Åkerberget. Guldgruva med litiumpegmatite. STEIN 18(2),20-22
    www.geology.neab.net/minerals/manganap.htm
    Switzerland
     
    • Ticino (Tessin)
      • Lago Maggiore
        • Brissago
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Wepf (Basel), p. 196.
    UK
     
    • England
      • Cornwall
        • Mount's Bay District
          • Breage
    		No reference listed
    USA
     
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai Co.
        • White Picacho District
          • Independence Gulch
    		Am Min 67:97-113
    • California
      • San Bernardino Co.
        • Bear Valley Mining District
    		www.mineralsocal.org/bulletin/1999/99_may.htm
    • Colorado
      • Larimer Co.
        • Crystal Mountain Pegmatite District (Storm Mountain District)
    		Rocks & Min.:62:231 & 234-235.; USGS Prof. Paper 227
    • Connecticut
      • Fairfield Co.
        • Redding
          • Branchville
    		AmMin 31:329-345 (1946); USGS Prof Paper 255
      • Hartford Co.
        • Glastonbury
    		Rocks&Min 74:110-121
    Rocks and Minerals (1999) 74:110-121
      • Litchfield Co.
        • North Canaan
    		Januzzi, 1976. Mineral Localities of CT and Southeastern NY State
      • Middlesex Co.
        • East Hampton
          • Airline Railroad
    		Schooner, Richard. (1961): THE MINERALOGY OF CONNECTICUT.
        • Haddam
          • Haddam Neck
    		various photographs
        • Portland
    		Jones, Jr. 1960. Luminescent Minerals of CT
          • Collins Hill
            • Strickland pegmatite
    		Rocks & Minerals (1955) 30:351-358; USGS Prof Paper 255
    Michael W. Kieron collection; Rocks & Minerals (1970) 45:443-449; Rocks & Minerals (1970) 45:595-600
    • Delaware
      • New Castle Co.
        • Wilmington
    		Dana (1893) Textbook of Mineralogy 17th ed.
    • Maine
      • Androscoggin Co.
        • Auburn
          • East Mount Apatite District
      • Oxford Co.
        • Albany
    		King, V. T., 2009, Maine Feldspar, Families, and Feuds.
    King, V. (ed.), 2009, Maine feldspar, Families, and Feuds
    King, V. (ed.), 2009, Maine feldspar, Families, and Feuds
        • Greenwood
    		Morrill et al. (1958)
        • Hartford
    		Van King
        • Hebron
    		Van King
        • Newry
    		King, V. T., 2006, Minerals of Halls Ridge and Plumbago-Puzzle Mountain, Newry, ... Maine, Mineral News, v. 22(6): p. 1-3.
        • Stoneham
    		King, V. and Foord, E., 1994, Mineralogy of Maine
    • New Hampshire
      • Grafton Co.
        • Groton
    		Nashua Min Soc. newsletter Jan., 2004
      • Rockingham Co.
    		Meyers & Stewart 1956. Geology of NH, Part III.
    • New Mexico
      • Taos Co.
        • Picuris District
    		Dean Alun photo
    • South Dakota
      • Pennington Co.
        • Keystone District
          • Keystone
    		Rocks & Min.:60:110,112,116.
    • Wisconsin
      • Florence Co.
        • Fern
    		www.uwrf.edu/~wc01/apatite.htm
    Rocks & Min. (2002) 77:170
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