Janggunite
Janggunite | |
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![]() Janggunite found in South Korea | |
General | |
Category | Oxide mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | Mn5-x(Mn,Fe)1+xO8(OH)6 |
IMA symbol | Jgn[1] |
Strunz classification | 4.FG.05 |
Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
Space group | Pman |
Unit cell | a = 9.324, b =14.05 c = 7.956 [Å], Z = 4 |
Identification | |
Color | Black |
Cleavage | Perfect, one direction |
Tenacity | Fragile |
Mohs scale hardness | 2 - 3 |
Luster | Dull |
Streak | Brownish black to dark brown |
Specific gravity | 3.59 |
Optical properties | Biaxial |
References | [2][3][4] |
Janggunite is a rare manganese oxide mineral with the chemical formula Mn5-x(Mn,Fe)1+xO8(OH)6.
It was first described in 1975 for an occurrence in the Janggun mine, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea and named for the locality.[3]
References[]
- ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
- ^ Handbook of Mineralogy
- ^ a b Mindat.org
- ^ Webmineral data
Categories:
- Oxide minerals
- Manganese minerals
- Orthorhombic minerals
- Minerals in space group 53
- Oxide mineral stubs