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Beldongrite

Formula:
Mn
 
18
Fe
 
2
O
 
33
·8H
 
2
O
Name:After the locality at Beldongri, Nagpur district, Central Provinces, India.


A doubtful hydrated oxide of Mn and Fe. The analysis shows 19% silica, but this may be an impurity.
Originally described from Beldongri, Nagpur District, Nagpur Division, Maharashtra, India.

Classification of Beldongrite

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Chemical Properties of Beldongrite

Formula:
Mn
 
18
Fe
 
2
O
 
33
·8H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Fe, H, Mn, O
All elements listed in formula:Fe, H, Mn, O

Other Names for Beldongrite

Other Languages:
German:Beldongrit
Spanish:Beldongrita

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 Beldongrite

Reference List:Fermor (1909), Geol. Sur. India, Mem.: 37: 908.

Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 573.

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    Localities for Beldongrite

    (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
     
    • Maharashtra
      • Nagpur Division
        • Nagpur District
    [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index", p65]
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