Joegoldsteinite

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Joegoldsteinite is a rare sulfide mineral with the formula MnCr2S4. It was discovered in Social Circle meteorite found in Georgia, US.[2] The mineral is named after Joseph (Joe) I. Goldstein.[3]

CategorySulfide
FormulaMnCr2S4
IMA symbolJgs[1]
Crystal systemIsometric
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Joegoldsteinite
General
CategorySulfide
FormulaMnCr2S4
IMA symbolJgs[1]
Crystal systemIsometric
Crystal classHexoctahedral (m3m)
H-M symbol: (4/m 3 2/m)
Space groupFd3m
Unit cella = 10.11 Å; Z = 8
Identification
References[2]
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Relation to other minerals

Joegoldsteinite is defined as manganese-analogue of daubréelite (iron-rich mineral).[2] It is also analogous to kalininite (Zn-dominant) and cuprokalininite (Cu-dominant).[4][5][6]

External links

  • Joegoldsteinite on Mindat: "Joegoldsteinite: Joegoldsteinite mineral information and data". Mindat.org. Retrieved 2016-03-13.

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