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Armbrusterite

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Kukisvumchorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia
© Thomas Armbruster

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Formula:
K
 
5
Na
 
7
Mn
 
15
[(Si
 
9
O
 
22
)
 
4
](OH)
 
10
 · 4H
 
2
O
System:MonoclinicColour:dark reddish-brown
Hardness:3½
Name:
The mineral is named in honor of Prof. Thomas Armbruster (b. 1950; University of Berne) for his outstanding contribution to structural mineralogy and crystallography, especially to the study of Mn-rich minerals.
This page provides mineralogical data about Armbrusterite.

Classification of Armbrusterite

IMA status:Approved 2005
Strunz 8th edition ID:8/H.0-
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:9.EG.65

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
E : Phyllosilicates
G : Double nets with 6-membered and larger rings
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Type Occurrence of Armbrusterite

Type Locality:Kukisvumchorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia
General Appearance of Type Material:Occurs as split, curved crystals and spherulites(~2mm diameter)
Associated Minerals at type locality:
VinogradoviteSphaleriteRaitePectoliteMolybdenite
ManganoneptuniteLamprophylliteGalenaFluoriteCalcite

Physical Properties of Armbrusterite

Lustre:Vitreous
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Translucent
Colour:dark reddish-brown
Streak:light-brown
Hardness (Mohs):3½
Fracture:Irregular/Uneven

Crystallography of Armbrusterite

Crystal System:Monoclinic
Class (H-M):2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:B2/m {B1 1 2/m} {C2/m} {C1 2/m 1}
Cell Parameters:a = 17.3335Å, b = 23.539Å, c = 13.4895Å
β = 115.069°
Ratio:a:b:c = 0.736 : 1 : 0.573
Unit Cell Volume:V 4985.4 ų
Z:2
X-Ray Powder Diffraction:
d-spacingIntensity
12.28 (100)
4.10 (10)
3.562 (10)
3.260 (18)
3.117 (13)
3.077 (54)
2.622 (10)

Optical Data of Armbrusterite

Type:Biaxial (-)
RI values: nα = 1.532 nβ = 1.560 nγ = 1.564
2V:Measured: 10° to 20°
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.032

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:Low

Chemical Properties of Armbrusterite

Formula:
K
 
5
Na
 
7
Mn
 
15
[(Si
 
9
O
 
22
)
 
4
](OH)
 
10
 · 4H
 
2
O
Essential elements:H, K, Mn, Na, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:H, K, Mn, Na, O, Si

Relationship of Armbrusterite to other Species

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
9.EG.05Cymrite
BaAl
 
2
Si
 
2
(O,OH)
 
8
 · H
 
2
O
9.EG.10Naujakasite
(Na,K)
 
6
(Fe
2+
 
,Mn
2+
 
,Ca)(Al,Fe)
 
4
Si
 
8
O
 
26
9.EG.10Manganonaujakasite
Na
 
6
(Mn
2+
 
,Fe
2+
 
)Al
 
4
Si
 
8
O
 
26
9.EG.15Dmisteinbergite
CaAl
 
2
Si
 
2
O
 
8
9.EG.20Kampfite
Ba
 
12
(Si
 
11
Al
 
5
)O
 
31
(CO
 
3
)
 
8
Cl
 
5
9.EG.25Strätlingite
Ca
 
2
Al
 
2
SiO
 
7
 · 8H
 
2
O
9.EG.25Vertumnite
Ca
 
4
Al
 
4
Si
 
4
O
 
6
(OH)
 
24
 · 3H
 
2
O
9.EG.30Eggletonite
(Na,K,Ca)
 
2
(Mn,Fe)
 
8
(Si,Al)
 
12
O
 
29
(OH)
 
7
 · 11H
 
2
O
9.EG.30Ganophyllite
(K,Na,Ca)
 
2
Mn
 
8
(Si,Al)
 
12
(O,OH)
 
32
 · 8H
 
2
O
9.EG.30Tamaite
(Ca,K,Ba,Na)
 
3-4
Mn
 
24
(Si,Al)
 
40
(O,OH)
 
112
 · 21H
 
2
O
9.EG.35Coombsite
K(Mn,Fe,Mg)
 
13
(Si,Al)
 
18
O
 
42
(OH)
 
14
9.EG.35Zussmanite
K(Fe,Mg,Mn)
 
13
(Si,Al)
 
18
O
 
42
(OH)
 
14
9.EG.40Franklinphilite
(K,Na)
 
4
(Mn,Zn,Mg,Fe)
 
48
(Si,Al)
 
72
(O,OH)
 
216
 · 6H
 
2
O
9.EG.40Lennilenapeite
K
 
6-7
(Mg,Mn,Fe,Zn)
 
48
(Si,Al)
 
72
(O,OH)
 
216
 · 16H
 
2
O
9.EG.40Parsettensite
K
 
1.2
Mn
 
8
(Si,Al)
 
12
O
 
26
(OH)
 
10
9.EG.40Stilpnomelane
(K,Ca,Na)(Fe
2+
 
,Mg,Al,Fe
3+
 
)
 
8
(Si,Al)
 
12
(O,OH)
 
36
 · nH
 
2
O
9.EG.45Latiumite
K
 
2
Ca
 
6
(Si,Al)
 
11
O
 
25
(SO
 
4
,CO
 
3
)
9.EG.45Tuscanite
(K(Ca,Na)
 
6
(Si,Al)
 
10
O
 
22
[SO
 
4
,CO
 
3
,(OH)
 
2
] · H
 
2
O
9.EG.50Jagoite
(Pb,Ca)
 
3
FeSi
 
3
O
 
10
(Cl,OH)
9.EG.55Wickenburgite
CaPb
 
3
Al
 
2
Si
 
10
O
 
24
(OH)
 
6
9.EG.60Hyttsjöite
Pb
 
18
Ba
 
2
Ca
 
5
Mn
2+
2
Fe
3+
2
Si
 
30
O
 
90
Cl · 6H
 
2
O
9.EG.70Britvinite
[Pb
 
7
(OH)
 
3
F(BO
 
3
)
 
2
(CO
 
3
)][Mg
 
4.5
(OH)
 
3
(Si
 
5
O
 
14
)]
9.EG.75Bannisterite
Ca
 
0.5
(K,Na)
 
0.5
(Mn,Fe,Zn)
 
10
(Si,Al)
 
16
O
 
38
(OH)
 
8
 · 5.5H
 
2
O

Other Names for Armbrusterite

Synonyms:
IMA2005-035
Other Languages:

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.

References for Armbrusterite

Reference List:

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Victor N. Yakovenchuk, Sergey V. Krivovichev, Yakov A. Pakhomovsky, Gregory Yu. Ivanyuk, Ekaterina A. Selivanova, Yury P. Men'shikov, and Sergey N. Britvin (2007): Armbrusterite, K5Na6Mn3+Mn2+14[Si9O22]4(OH)10•4H2O, a new Mn hydrous heterophyllosilicate from the Khibiny alkaline massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia. Am. Mineral. 92, 416-423.

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    • Localities for Armbrusterite

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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.
    Russia
     
    • Northern Region
      • Murmanskaja Oblast'
        • Kola Peninsula
          • Khibiny Massif
    		Victor N. Yakovenchuk, Sergey V. Krivovichev, Yakov A. Pakhomovsky, Gregory Yu. Ivanyuk, Ekaterina A. Selivanova, Yury P. Men'shikov, and Sergey N. Britvin (2007): Armbrusterite, K5Na6Mn3+Mn2+14[Si9O22]4(OH)10•4H2O, a new Mn hydrous heterophyllosilicate from the Khibiny alkaline massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia. Am. Mineral. 92, 416-423.
    South Africa
     
    • Northern Cape Province
      • Postmasburg
        • Kathu
          • Sishen
    		John M. Moore, Barbara K. Kuhn, Darren F. Mark, and Harilaos Tsikos (2011): A sugilite-bearing assemblage from the Wolhaarkop breccia, Bruce iron-ore mine, South Africa: Evidence for alkali metasomatism and 40Ar-39Ar dating. Eur. J. Mineral. 23, 661-673.
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