Brownleeite

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What is Brownleeite?

Brownleeite is a silicide mineral with chemical formula MnSi. It was discovered by researchers of the Johnson Space Center in Houston while analyzing the Pi Puppid particle shower of the comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup. The only other known natural manganese silicide is mavlyanovite, Mn5Si3.

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Brownleeite Localities Map

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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

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Quick Facts

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula
MnSi
Elements
Mn, Si
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