Janggunite

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Janggunite specimen - rock identification

What is Janggunite?

Janggunite is a rare manganese oxide mineral with the chemical formula Mn5-x(Mn,Fe)1+xO8(OH)6. It was first described in 1975 for an occurrence in the Janggun mine, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea and named for the locality.

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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color
black
Hardness (Mohs)
2 - 3
Density
3.58 g/cm³
Streak
brownish black to dark brown

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula
Mn5-x(Mn,Fe)1+xO8(OH)6
Elements
Fe, H, Mn, O
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