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Brandãosite

Formula:
(Mn,Fe)
 
4
(Al,Fe)2Si
 
4
O
 
15
System:Isometric
A variety of Spessartine

An Almandine-Spessartine low in (Al,Fe)2O3 [Clark, 1993, "Hey's Mineral Index"].

Originally reported from Mangualde, Viseu District, Portugal.

Classification of Brandãosite

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Crystallography of Brandãosite

Crystal System:Isometric

Optical Data of Brandãosite

Type:Isotropic

Chemical Properties of Brandãosite

Formula:
(Mn,Fe)
 
4
(Al,Fe)2Si
 
4
O
 
15
Essential elements:Al, Mn, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Fe, Mn, O, Si

Other Names for Brandãosite

Other Languages:
German:Brandãosit
Spanish:Brandãosita

Other Information

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