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Birnessite : (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O, Todorokite : (Ca,K,Na,Mg,Ba,Mn)(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12·3H2O

KCON claim, USA-4, Clarion-Clipperton Zone, Pacific Ocean

A 2.5 cm nodule consisting of intermixed birnessite and todorokite, recovered from approximately 4570 meters. S271-06
Excalibur Mineral specimen.
 © 2008, JGWPhoto ID: 146952    View Count: 146

Gordaite : NaZn4[(OH)6|SO4|Cl] · 6H2O

Juan de Fuca Ridge complex, East Pacific Rise, Pacific Ocean

A white tabular crystal of Gordaite on Sphalerite. Picture size 1 mm. Photographer Thomas Witzke.
 © Thomas WitzkePhoto ID: 13235    View Count: 429

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KCON claim, USA-4, Clarion-Clipperton Zone, Pacific Ocean

Ferromanganese nodule known also as 'pelagite' of 30 mm in diameter.
Photo and collection Antonio Borrelli
 © Antonio BorrelliPhoto ID: 68454    View Count: 872

Wurtzite : (Zn,Fe)S

Manus Basin, Bismarck Sea, Pacific Ocean

Clustered groups of hexagonal pyramidal crystals. FOV 2mm. Collected by a deep-sea research submersible. Chuck Adan collection and photo.
 © Chuck AdanPhoto ID: 119795    View Count: 138
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