Manganophyllite
A variety of Biotite
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About Manganophyllite
Formula:
K(Fe,Mg,Mn)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Colour:
Dark brownish
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
First Recorded Locality:
A variety of Biotite
A Mn-rich variety of biotite.
Originally described from Harstigen Mine, Pajsberg, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden.
A Mn-rich variety of biotite.
Originally described from Harstigen Mine, Pajsberg, Filipstad, Värmland, Sweden.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2472 (as Manganophyllite)
677 (as Biotite)
677 (as Biotite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2472:9 (as Manganophyllite)
mindat:1:1:677:2 (as Biotite)
mindat:1:1:677:2 (as Biotite)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
d5230ba8-d44e-4852-a6ba-9c910d4cf356 (as Manganophyllite)
cb51e225-d11b-4412-8105-70b51cfd1df7 (as Biotite)
cb51e225-d11b-4412-8105-70b51cfd1df7 (as Biotite)
Physical Properties of Manganophyllite
Colour:
Dark brownish
Chemistry of Manganophyllite
Mindat Formula:
K(Fe,Mg,Mn)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Crystallography of Manganophyllite
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
First Recorded Occurrence of Manganophyllite
Synonyms of Manganophyllite
Other Language Names for Manganophyllite
German:Manganophyllit
Spanish:Manganophyllita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 13 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 8 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Magnetoplumbite | (Pb,Mn)(Fe,Mn)12O19 |
| 6 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Melanotekite | Pb2Fe3+2(Si2O7)O2 |
| 6 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Cymrite | BaAl2Si2(O,OH)8 · H2O |
| 5 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Andradite | Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
| 4 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Ganomalite | Pb9Ca5Mn(Si2O7)4(SiO4)O |
| 4 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Jacobsite | Mn2+Fe3+2O4 |
| 4 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Copper | Cu |
| 3 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Hedyphane | Ca2Pb3(AsO4)3Cl |
| 3 photos of Manganophyllite associated with Blixite | Pb8O5(OH)2Cl4 |
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 Manganophyllite
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References for Manganophyllite
Localities for Manganophyllite
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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.
China | |
| Zhenhua Zhou et al. (2011) |
India | |
| Econ Geol (1980) |
| V. K. Nayak (1961 ) |
| Kilpady (1964) |
| Roy et al. (1968) |
| Nayak (1966) |
| Bilgrami (1955) |
Italy | |
| Bedognè et al. (1993) |
Japan | |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Watanabe (1959) |
| Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated by the Geological Survey of Japan) |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Dr. Yohachiro Okamoto collection (conserved by the Geological Survey of Japan) |
Kazakhstan | |
| Kayupova (1964) |
Norway | |
| van der Wel (1999) |
Romania | |
| Hârtopanu et al. (1996) |
| Szakáll (2002) |
South Africa | |
| Mitchell et al. (2004) |
Sweden | |
| |
| Roy (1972) |
| Koark (1970) | |
| Palache et al. (1951) |
| Wiklund (2016) | |
| Grensman (2003) | |
| - (2012) | |
| Flink (1922) | |
| Wiklund (2003) | |
| Lorin (2003) | |
| Magnusson (1929) |
| Österberg (2003) | |
| Igelström (1872) +1 other reference |
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| Ounchanum et al. (1987) | |
| Nysten et al. (2016) | |
Switzerland | |
| Brugger et al. (1997) |
| Stalder et al. (1998) |
USA | |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Thompson |
Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden