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Nsutite Mineral Data
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General Nsutite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Mn++++1-x)(Mn++x)(O2-2x)(OH2x) where x = 0.06-0.07 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 87.24 gm |
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Manganese 62.97 % Mn 12.20 % MnO / 84.71 % MnO2 |
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Hydrogen 0.35 % H 3.10 % H2O |
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Oxygen 36.68 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mn4+0.85O1.7Mn2+0.15(OH)0.3 |
| Environment: |
Oxidation of manganese carbonate minerals. Found in most major manganese deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1962 |
| Locality: |
Nsuta, Ghana. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Nsutite  |
| Synonym: |
Wad |
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