Knebelite
A variety of Fayalite-Tephroite Series
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About Knebelite
Formula:
from (Fe1.5Mn0.5)2SiO4 to (Mn1.5Fe0.5)2SiO4
A variety of Fayalite-Tephroite Series
Definitions vary (manganoan fayalite or intermediate member of the Fayalite-Tephroite Series).
Definitions vary (manganoan fayalite or intermediate member of the Fayalite-Tephroite Series).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9313 (as Knebelite)
8659 (as Fayalite-Tephroite Series)
8659 (as Fayalite-Tephroite Series)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9313:8 (as Knebelite)
mindat:1:1:8659:8 (as Fayalite-Tephroite Series)
mindat:1:1:8659:8 (as Fayalite-Tephroite Series)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
46103814-ccf7-4941-a866-6b62ebf37ba1 (as Knebelite)
aab50dc5-7bde-4e81-8d88-7c4fcd021922 (as Fayalite-Tephroite Series)
aab50dc5-7bde-4e81-8d88-7c4fcd021922 (as Fayalite-Tephroite Series)
Chemistry of Knebelite
Mindat Formula:
from (Fe1.5Mn0.5)2SiO4 to (Mn1.5Fe0.5)2SiO4
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Knebelite
Other Language Names for Knebelite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 2 photos of Knebelite associated with Galena | PbS |
| 1 photo of Knebelite associated with Sphalerite | ZnS |
| 1 photo of Knebelite associated with Kutnohorite | CaMn2+(CO3)2 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Knebelite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-9313.html
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References for Knebelite
Localities for Knebelite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Vaughan (1986) |
Canada | |
| Grice et al. (1977) +1 other reference |
| Frisch (1972) |
China | |
| Jingqu Yao (1992) |
| Jingqu Yao (1992) | |
| Jingqu Yao (1992) |
| Zhaojian Zeng (1997) |
| Zhao et al. (2003) |
| Zhao et al. (2003) | |
| Zhao et al. (2003) | |
| Zhao et al. (2003) | |
Japan | |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan) |
| Introduction to Japanese Minerals (Geological Survey of Japan, 1970) +1 other reference |
Russia | |
| Groznova et al (2005) +1 other reference |
| American Mineralogist |
Slovakia | |
| Koděra (1986) +1 other reference |
South Africa | |
| Cairncross et al. (1995) |
Sweden | |
| Lindsten et al. (2015) |
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| Weibull (1884) | |
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| Natural History Museum ( item # HS1392, Hj. Sjögren collection) | |
| Natural History Museum | |
| Natural History Museum ( item # 19530399, N. Sundius collection) | |
| Jansson et al. (2013) | |
| Weibull (1883) | |
| SGU rapp130 (2009) |
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| Stenberg (2002) |
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| Sundius (1932) +1 other reference | |
| Torstensson (2004) |
| Åberg (2015) +1 other reference |
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USA | |
| Meyers et al. (1956) |
| Yale Peabody Museum #671 |
Bluebell Mine, Riondel, Slocan Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada