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α-Vredenburgite

Formula:
(Mn,Fe)
 
3
O
 
4
System:Tetragonal


Distinct from Vredenburgite (= β-Vredenburgite, a mixture of Jacobsite and Hausmannite), this is a homogenous tetragonal metastable phase.
Modern reinvestigation needed.

Originally described from Långban, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden.

Classification of α-Vredenburgite

IMA status:Not Approved
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Crystallography of α-Vredenburgite

Crystal System:Tetragonal

Chemical Properties of α-Vredenburgite

Formula:
(Mn,Fe)
 
3
O
 
4
Essential elements:Mn, O
All elements listed in formula:Fe, Mn, O

Other Names for α-Vredenburgite

Other Languages:
German:α-Vredenburgit
Spanish:α-Vredenburgita

Other Information

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    Localities for α-Vredenburgite

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    • Värmland
      • Filipstad
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