Mineral description : Ortopinakiolite

Mineral class Borates : Kotoite - Ludwigite group.
Chemical formula (Mg,Mn)2MnBO5
Crystal system Orthorombic.
Habitus As thin prismatic crystals.
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Density 4.03
Color Black.
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Notes Type locality : Långban.
Locations A rare mineral
  • Långban, Värmland. In hausmannite rich dolomite.

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