How do I identify Graftonite-(mn)?

Graftonite-(mn) can be identified by its hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale, Pinkish brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Graftonite-(mn)?

Graftonite-(mn) typically appears in Pinkish brown. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Graftonite-(mn)?

Graftonite-(mn) has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Graftonite-(mn)

Graftonite-(Mn)

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Physical Properties

Color: Pinkish brown
Hardness (Mohs): 5
Density: 3.793 g/cm³

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: MnFe2+2(PO4)2 Structural formula (from type description):M(1)MnM(2),M(3)Fe2(PO4)2. The M(1) site is occupied dominantly by Mn in graftonite-(Mn), and the M(2) and M(3) sites are occupied by Fe2+ and Mn2+, with Fe2+ dominant over Mn2+ at the aggregate M(2) + M(3) sites.
Elements: Fe, Mn, O, P

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