Manganosite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Manganosite
Formula:
MnO
Colour:
Emerald-green, darkening on exposure to black
Lustre:
Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous, Greasy
Hardness:
5½
Specific Gravity:
5.364
Crystal System:
Isometric
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1874 by Christian Wilhelm Blomstrand in allusion to the composition comprised of MANGANese and Oxygen.
Occurs in deep green masses. Crystals are extremely rare. The mineral has octahedral parting {111} and somewhat symmetrical development of parting can mimic an octahedron. Cleavages often show a parquet texture.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2503
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2503:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
5de117ce-1528-4e5d-b6cc-f81c1b91bf6c
IMA Classification of Manganosite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
Classification of Manganosite
4.AB.25
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
A : Metal: Oxygen = 2:1 and 1:1
B : M:O = 1:1 (and up to 1:1.25); with small to medium-sized cations only
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
A : Metal: Oxygen = 2:1 and 1:1
B : M:O = 1:1 (and up to 1:1.25); with small to medium-sized cations only
4.2.1.3
4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
2 : AX
4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
2 : AX
7.18.1
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
18 : Oxides of Mn
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
18 : Oxides of Mn
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mng | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Mng | Whitney & Evans (2010) | Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371 |
| Mng | Warr (2020) | Warr, L.N. (2020) Recommended abbreviations for the names of clay minerals and associated phases. Clay Minerals, 55, 261–264 doi:10.1180/clm.2020.30 |
Physical Properties of Manganosite
Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous, Greasy
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Emerald-green, darkening on exposure to black
Streak:
Brown
Hardness:
5½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
{001}
{001}
Parting:
{111} very good
Fracture:
Conchoidal, Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
5.364 g/cm3 (Measured) 5.36 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Manganosite
Type:
Isotropic
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R |
|---|---|
| 400nm | 13.8% |
| 420nm | 14.4% |
| 440nm | 15.0% |
| 460nm | 14.8% |
| 480nm | 14.5% |
| 500nm | 14.2% |
| 520nm | 14.0% |
| 540nm | 13.9% |
| 560nm | 13.8% |
| 580nm | 13.6% |
| 600nm | 13.5% |
| 620nm | 13.6% |
| 640nm | 13.6% |
| 660nm | 13.6% |
| 680nm | 13.6% |
| 700nm | 13.6% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 15.0%.
Colour in reflected light:
Gray
Internal Reflections:
Emerald-green
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Chemistry of Manganosite
Mindat Formula:
MnO
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Manganosite
Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m (4/m 3 2/m) - Hexoctahedral
Space Group:
Fm3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.44 Å
Unit Cell V:
87.53 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Octahedral crystal extremely rare, sometimes modified by cube or dodecahedron. Octahedral parting is common. Usually in irregular grains or masses.
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0007528 | Manganosite | Pacalo R E G, Graham E K (1991) Pressure and temperature dependence of the elastic properties of synthetic MnO Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 18 69-80 | 1991 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007529 | Manganosite | Pacalo R E G, Graham E K (1991) Pressure and temperature dependence of the elastic properties of synthetic MnO Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 18 69-80 | 1991 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0008240 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0008241 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0008242 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 0.68 | 293 | ||
| 0008243 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 1.43 | 293 | ||
| 0008244 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 2.16 | 293 | ||
| 0008245 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 3.09 | 293 | ||
| 0008246 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 3.73 | 293 | ||
| 0008247 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 4.46 | 293 | ||
| 0008248 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 5.41 | 293 | ||
| 0008249 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 6.17 | 293 | ||
| 0008250 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 6.73 | 293 | ||
| 0008251 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 7.27 | 293 | ||
| 0008252 | Manganosite | Zhang J (1999) Room temperature compressibilities of MnO and CdO: further examination of the role of cation type in bulk modulus systematics Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 26 644-648 | 1999 | 8.09 | 293 | ||
| 0017904 | Manganosite | Ott H (1926) Die Strukturen von Mn O, Mn S, Ag F, Ni S, Sn I4, Sr Cl2, Ba F2, Praezisionsmessungen einiger Alkalihalogenide. _cod_database_code 1010989 Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 63 222-230 | 1926 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0011352 | Manganosite | Wyckoff R W G (1963) Second edition. Interscience Publishers, New York, New York rocksalt structure Crystal Structures 1 85-237 | 1963 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0017318 | Manganosite | Fontana C (1926) Struttura dell'ossido manganoso _cod_database_code 1010393 Gazzetta Chimica Italiana 56 396-397 | 1926 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0017359 | Manganosite | Ruhemann B (1935) Temperaturabhaengigkeit der Gitterkonstanten von Manganoxyd _cod_database_code 1010436 Physikalische Zeitschrift 36 590-607 | 1935 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0017626 | Manganosite | Ruhemann B (1935) Temperaturabhaengigkeit der Gitterkonstanten von Manganoxyd _cod_database_code 1010898 Physikalische Zeitschrift 36 590-607 | 1935 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.568 Å | (60) |
| 2.223 Å | (100) |
| 1.571 Å | (60) |
| 1.340 Å | (20) |
| 1.283 Å | (14) |
| 1.1112 Å | (12) |
| 1.0198 Å | (10) |
| 0.9938 Å | (19) |
| 0.9074 Å | (16) |
| 0.8554 Å | (14) |
| 0.7857 Å | (4) |
Comments:
ICDD 7-230
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism | |
| 32 : Ba/Mn/Pb/Zn deposits, including metamorphic deposits | |
| Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics | <3.5-2.5 |
| 42 : Sea-floor Mn nodules | |
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47h : [Near-surface oxidized, dehydrated minerals] |
Geological Setting:
Found in polymetallic manganese and zinc mines.
Type Occurrence of Manganosite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
No designated type specimen.
Other Language Names for Manganosite
Relationship of Manganosite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 20 photos of Manganosite associated with Zincite | ZnO |
| 10 photos of Manganosite associated with Jacobsite | Mn2+Fe3+2O4 |
| 9 photos of Manganosite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 5 photos of Manganosite associated with Pyrochroite | Mn(OH)2 |
| 4 photos of Manganosite associated with Tegengrenite | (Mn3+0.5Sb5+0.5)Mg2O4 |
| 4 photos of Manganosite associated with Hausmannite | Mn2+Mn3+2O4 |
| 3 photos of Manganosite associated with Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
| 3 photos of Manganosite associated with Leucophoenicite | Mn2+7(SiO4)3(OH)2 |
| 2 photos of Manganosite associated with Periclase | MgO |
| 2 photos of Manganosite associated with Hetaerolite | ZnMn2O4 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 4.AB. | Carbon Monoxide Ice | CO |
| 4.AB.05 | Crednerite | CuMnO2 |
| 4.AB.10 | Tenorite | CuO |
| 4.AB.15 | Delafossite | CuFeO2 |
| 4.AB.15 | Mcconnellite | CuCrO2 |
| 4.AB.20 | Bromellite | BeO |
| 4.AB.20 | Zincite | ZnO |
| 4.AB.25 | Bunsenite | NiO |
| 4.AB.25 | Lime | CaO |
| 4.AB.25 | Monteponite | CdO |
| 4.AB.25 | Periclase | MgO |
| 4.AB.25 | Wüstite | FeO |
| 4.AB.30 | Palladinite | PdO |
| 4.AB.35 | Hongquiite | TiO |
Fluorescence of Manganosite
Not fluorescent in UV
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.
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Localities for Manganosite
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(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.
Afghanistan | |
| Tucker et al. (2012) |
Australia | |
| Ehrig et al. (2012) |
Brazil | |
| acd.ufrj.br (2002) |
Burkina Faso | |
| Picot et al. (1969) |
Chile | |
| Sapiains et al. (2021) |
China | |
| Pingyi Wan (2002) |
| Pingyi Wan (2002) |
| Pingyi Wan (2002) |
| Pingyi Wan (2002) |
| Pingyi Wan (2002) | |
| Xingfen Wang (1989) +2 other references |
| Hongjun Qu (1992) |
| Hongjun Qu (1992) +1 other reference |
| Hongjun Qu (1992) | |
| Yuchun Yang (1990) |
Germany (TL) | |
| de.geocities.com (n.d.) +1 other reference |
Ghana | |
| Mücke et al. (1999) |
Greece | |
| Andrew P. Fornadel et al. (2011) |
India | |
| Rao et al. (1979) |
Italy | |
| Parola (2015) |
Japan | |
| Fukuoka (1981) |
| Fukuoka (1981) |
| Nakagawa et al. (2009) | |
| Kato (2010) |
| Matsubara et al. (1996) |
| Fukuoka (1981) |
| Lee (1955) |
| Fukuoka (1981) |
| Matsubara Satoshi et al. (1980) |
| FUKUOKA et al. (1977) | |
| Hayashi (1961) +2 other references |
| Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan) | |
| Mayumi Yoshinaga (1963) |
| Katsu Kaneko (1956) +2 other references |
| Dr. Matsuo Nambu ore collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan) |
| M. Nakagawa et al. (2009) |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Mayumi Yoshinaga (1963) | |
| Hiroaki Tano specimen |
| Uehara et al. (2014) |
| Fukuoka (1981) |
| Akira Kato (2011) | |
| Akira Kato (2011) | |
| K. Nishikubo et al. (2005) |
| Symposium sobre yacimientos de manganeso et al. (1956) +2 other references |
| Yamada (2004) |
| Fukuoka (1981) |
| Akira Kato (undated manuscript) +2 other references |
| Fukuoka (1981) | |
| Fukuoka (1981) |
| Fukuoka (1981) | |
| Mineralogical Society of America - ... | |
| Bull. Kanagawa pref. Mus. (Nat. Sci.) |
| Fumitoshi HIROWATARI (1961) +1 other reference |
| Fukuoka (1981) | |
Kyrgyzstan | |
| L.A. Pautov data |
Mexico | |
| J. Arturo Gomez-Caballero et al. (2010) |
Namibia | |
| Peacor et al. (1987) +1 other reference |
Pacific Ocean | |
| Volokhina et al. (2020) +3 other references |
Russia | |
| Potkonen (1985) |
Slovakia | |
| Števko M. et al. (Slovenská republika) |
Sweden | |
| Grensman et al. (2001) |
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| Gavarri et al. (1985) +1 other reference | |
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| Moore (1978) |
| Nysten (2003) | |
| Holtstam et al. (1998) | |
| Peter Andresen collection. | |
| Nysten (1984) |
Switzerland | |
| Die Mineralien der Schweiz +1 other reference |
| Stalder et al. (1998) +1 other reference |
| Stalder et al. (1998) |
Tonga | |
| Paropkari et al. (2010) |
UK | |
| Bernie Millington Collection |
| |
USA | |
| Palache (1935) +3 other references |
| Palache (1935) | |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Beard et al. (2002) |
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