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Pyroxmangite Mineral Data
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General Pyroxmangite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Mn,Fe++)SiO3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 131.20 gm |
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Manganese 33.50 % Mn 43.25 % MnO |
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Iron 8.51 % Fe 10.95 % FeO |
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Silicon 21.41 % Si 45.79 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 36.58 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mn2+0.8Fe2+0.2SiO3 |
| Environment: |
Metamorphic and contact metasomatism of Mn-bearing rocks. Forms a series with pyroxferroite |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1913 |
| Locality: |
Tunaberg, Sweden. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after its resemblance to the pyroxenes and containing manganese. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Pyroxmangite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 34159 |
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PDF 29-895 |
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