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Melanostibian

Formula:
(Mn,Fe)
 
6
(SbO
 
3
)
 
2
O
 
3
Colour:BlackHardness:4
Name:In allusion to the colour and antimony content.


Inadequately described and in need of verification.

Originally described from Sjö Mine, Grythyttan, Hällefors, Västmanland, Sweden.

Classification of Melanostibian

IMA status:Not Approved
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Physical Properties of Melanostibian

Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Black
Streak:Cherry-red
Hardness (Mohs):4
Cleavage:Distinct/Good
Prismatic and basal.

Crystallography of Melanostibian

Morphology:Crystals minute and striated, exhibiting a prism and pyramid; foliated masses.
Twinning:At times.
Comment:Perhaps tetragonal or orthorhomibc.

Chemical Properties of Melanostibian

Formula:
(Mn,Fe)
 
6
(SbO
 
3
)
 
2
O
 
3
All elements listed in formula:Fe, Mn, O, Sb

Other Information

Other Information:Soluble in HCl. Weakly magnetic after ignition.
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 Melanostibian

Reference List:Igelström (1893) Zeitschrift für Kristallographie, Mineralogie und Petrographie, Leipzig: 21: 246.

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.: 1041.

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    • Västmanland
      • Hällefors
        • Grythyttan
    		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: 1041.
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