Classification of Manganochromite |
| IMA status: | Approved |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 4/B.03-30
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| Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID: | 4.BB.05
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates) B : Metal: Oxygen = 3:4 and similar B : With only medium-sized cations |
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| Dana 8th edition ID: | 7.2.3.2
7 : MULTIPLE OXIDES 2 : AB2X4 |
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| Hey's CIM Ref.: | 7.19.7
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides 19 : Oxides of Mn and Fe |
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Type Occurrence of Manganochromite |
| Type Locality: | Shepherd Hill Quarry (Brukunga Quarry), Nairne, South Mt Lofty Ranges, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia |
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| Year of Discovery: | 1978 |
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Physical Properties of Manganochromite |
| Hardness (Mohs): | 5½ |
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Chemical Properties of Manganochromite |
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| Essential elements: | Cr, Mn, O |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Cr, Fe, Mn, O, V |
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Relationship of Manganochromite to other Species |
| Series: | Forms a series with Vuorelainenite (see here) |
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Other Names for Manganochromite |
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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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References for Manganochromite |
| Reference List: | American Mineralogist (1978): 63: 1166-1174.
Canadian Mineralogist(1982): 20: 287.
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Localities for Manganochromite |
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