Manganarsite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About ManganarsiteHide
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Name:
The name reflects its chemical composition: Manganese and Arsenic
This page provides mineralogical data about Manganarsite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2468:2
d2f06292-232a-429d-abbe-5fa08c148b8e
IMA Classification of ManganarsiteHide
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IMA Formula:
Mn2+3As3+2O4(OH)4
Classification of ManganarsiteHide
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4.JB.10
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
J : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites; iodates
B : Arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites; with additional anions, without H2O
46.2.6.1
46 : ANTIMONITES AND ARSENITES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
2 : Miscellaneous
Mineral SymbolsHide
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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.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mna | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Mna | 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 ManganarsiteHide
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Optical Data of ManganarsiteHide
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RI values:
_n_ω = 1.810 _n_ε = 1.780
δ = 0.030
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Chemistry of ManganarsiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Mn3(As2O4)(OH)4
Crystallography of ManganarsiteHide
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Cell Parameters:
a = 11.451(6) Å, c = 7.252(6) Å
Unit Cell V:
823.52 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
Space groups P-31m, P31m, P3m1 , or P312 .
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 4.49 Å | (30) |
| 3.62 Å | (50) |
| 2.662 Å | (100) |
| 1.845 Å | (70) |
| 1.652 Å | (60) |
| 1.531 Å | (40) |
| 5.74 Å | (30) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of ManganarsiteHide
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Synonyms of ManganarsiteHide
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Other Language Names for ManganarsiteHide
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Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 4.JB. | Cuyaite | Ca2Mn3+As3+14O24Cl | Mon. m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.JB. | Brattforsite | Mn19(AsO 3)12Cl2 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/b |
| 4.JB.05 | Fetiasite | (Fe3+,Fe2+,Ti)3(As2O5)O2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 4.JB.15 | UM1984-09-AsO:ClHMn | Mn10As6O18(OH)Cl | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _I_41/a c d |
| 4.JB.15 | Magnussonite | Mn2+10(As3+O3)6(OH,Cl)2 | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : I a_3_d |
| 4.JB.20 | Armangite | Mn2+26(AsO3)14(HAsO3)4(CO3) | Trig. 3 : _P_3 |
| 4.JB.25 | Nanlingite | Na(Ca5Li)Mg12(AsO3)2[Fe(AsO3)6]F14 | Trig. 3_m_ _(_32/m ) : R_3_m |
| 4.JB.30 | Asbecasite | Ca3(Ti,Sn4+)Be2(AsO3)6(SiO4)2 | Trig. 3_m_ : _P_3_c_1 |
| 4.JB.35 | Stenhuggarite | CaFeSb(AsO3)2O | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _I_41/a m d |
| 4.JB.40 | Trigonite | Pb3Mn2+(AsO3)2(HAsO3) | Mon. m |
| 4.JB.45 | Finnemanite | Pb5(AsO3)3Cl | Hex. 6/m : _P_63/m |
| 4.JB.50 | Gebhardite | Pb8(As2O5)2OCl6 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 4.JB.55 | Graeserite | Fe3+4Ti3As3+O13(OH) | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 4.JB.55 | Tomichite | (V,Fe)4Ti3AsO13(OH) | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 4.JB.55 | Derbylite | Fe3+4Ti3Sb3+O13(OH) | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 4.JB.60 | Hemloite | (Ti,V3+,Fe3+,Al)12(As3+,Sb3+)2O23(OH) | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 4.JB.65 | Freedite | Cu+Pb8(AsO3)2O3Cl5 | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 4.JB.70 | Georgiadesite | Pb4(As3+O3)Cl4(OH) | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 4.JB.75 | Szklaryite | ◻Al6BAs3+3O15 | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c m |
| 4.JB.75 | Ekatite | (Fe3+,Fe2+,Zn)12(AsO3)6(AsO3,HSiO4)2(OH)6 | Hex. 6_m_ m : P_63_m c |
| 4.JB.85 | Lepageite | Mn2+3(Fe3+7Fe2+4)O3[Sb3+5As3+8O34] | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 4.JB.90 | Bianchiniite | Ba2(TiV)(As2O5)2OF | Tet. 4/m m m _(_4/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _I_4/m c m |
Other InformationHide
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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 ManganarsiteHide
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References for ManganarsiteHide
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Reference List:
Peacor, D. R., Dunn, P. J., Simmons, W. B., Wicks, F. J. (1986) Arsenites related to layer silicates: Manganarsite, the arsenite analogue of manganpyrosmalite and unnamed analogues of friedelite and schallerite from Långban, Sweden. American Mineralogist, 71 (11-12) 1517-1521
Localities for ManganarsiteHide
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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the 
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Locality ListHide
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- 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). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
| Greece | |
|---|---|
| Attica East Attica Lavreotiki ⓘ Lavrion Mining District | Skarpelis et al. (2009) |
| Italy | |
| Liguria Genoa Ne Reppia ⓘ Gambatesa Mine | Ciriotti et al. (2004) |
| Sweden (TL) | |
| Värmland County Filipstad Långban Ore District ⓘ Långban Mine (TL) | Peacor et al. (1986) +1 other reference |