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Manganophyllite

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Långban, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden
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Formula:
K(Mn,Mg,Al)
 
2-3
(Al,Si)
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
2
System:Hexagonal
A variety of Biotite

A Mn-rich variety of Biotite.

Originally described from Harstigen Mine, Pajsberg, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden.

Classification of Manganophyllite

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Crystallography of Manganophyllite

Crystal System:Hexagonal

Chemical Properties of Manganophyllite

Formula:
K(Mn,Mg,Al)
 
2-3
(Al,Si)
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
2
Essential elements:Al, H, K, Mn, O
All elements listed in formula:Al, H, K, Mg, Mn, O, Si

Other Names for Manganophyllite

Synonyms:
Manganoan Biotite
Other Languages:
German:Manganophyllit
Spanish:Manganophyllita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    Localities for Manganophyllite

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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.
    India
     
    • Andhra Pradesh
    		Econ Geol (1980) 75:1083-1104
    • Madhya Pradesh
    		Roy, S., and Purkait, P.K. (1968): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 20, 86-114.
      • Jhabua District
    		Am Min 90:2-3 pp304-309
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Tohoku Region
        • Iwate Prefecture
    		Watanabe, T. (1959) Mineralogical Journal, 2, 6, 408-421
          • Shimohei-gun
            • Iwaizumi
    		Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated by the Geological Survey of Japan)
    Norway
     
    • Telemark
      • Tokke
        • Botnedal
    		Wel, D.van der. (1999): The Minerals of the Brandsnuten Manganes Deposit, Tokke, Norway. Bergverksmuseets Skrift 15: 74-86
    South Africa
     
    • Northwest Province
      • Western Bushveld Complex
        • Rustenburg District
          • Pilansberg Complex
    		The Canadian Mineralogist, V 42, 2004, pp. 1169-1178.
    Sweden
     
    • Medelpad
      • Sundsvall
    		No reference listed
    • Värmland
      • Filipstad
    		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: 782, 1021, 1028.
        • Nordmark
    		No reference listed
        • Pajsberg
    		Igelström (1872) Översigt KVA, pp. 63-64.
    No reference listed
    • Västmanland
      • Hällefors
        • Grythyttan
    		No reference listed
      • Lindesberg
    		No reference listed
      • Norberg
    Switzerland
     
    • Ticino (Tessin)
      • Blenio Valley
        • Camadra Valley
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Verlag Wepf & Co. (Basel), p. 78
    USA
     
    • Colorado
      • Pitkin Co.
        • Snowmass Area
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.
    • Maine
      • Androscoggin Co.
    		Anderson, 1991. Maine Mineral Localities, 2nd ed.
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