Mineral description : Fredrikssonite

Mineral class Borates : Kotoite - Ludwigite group.
Chemical formula Mg2(Mn,Fe)BO3
Crystal system Orthorombic.
Habitus Needle like crystal.
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Density 3.84
Color Black.
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Notes Type locality : Långban.
Locations A rare mineral.
  • Långban, Värmland. In brucite bearing dolomite.
  • Nordmark, Värmland.

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