Asbolane

Manganese oxy-hydroxide mineral with traces of other metals From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Asbolane, previously cobalt ochre[2]: 172  is a manganese (IV) oxy-hydroxide mineral containing also cobalt, nickel, magnesium, and calcium ions. It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system.[3] Its chemical formula is Mn4+(O,OH)2·(Co,Ni,Mg,Ca)x(OH)2x·nH2O.

CategoryHydroxide mineral
FormulaMn4+(O,OH)2·(Co,Ni,Mg,Ca)x(OH)2x·nH2O
IMA symbolAsb[1]
Crystal systemHexagonal crystal system
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Asbolane
Asbolane in its crystal form
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CategoryHydroxide mineral
FormulaMn4+(O,OH)2·(Co,Ni,Mg,Ca)x(OH)2x·nH2O
IMA symbolAsb[1]
Crystal systemHexagonal crystal system
ColourBlack
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Naming

It is named after the Greek word for "soil like soot".[3]

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