How do I identify Manganoblödite?

Manganoblödite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, reddish-pink in aggregates color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Manganoblödite?

Manganoblödite typically appears in reddish-pink in aggregates. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Manganoblödite?

Manganoblödite has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

How to Identify Manganoblödite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Manganoblödite?

Manganoblödite is a rare manganese mineral with the formula Na2Mn(SO4)2·4H2O. Somewhat chemically similar mineral is D'Ansite-(Mn). Manganoblödite was found in the Blue Lizard mine, San Juan County, Utah, US, which is known for several relatively new secondary uranium minerals In the mine, manganoblödite occurs intimately intergrown with manganese-, cobalt- and nickel-enriched blödite and a yet another new mineral - cobaltoblödite. Manganoblödite, as suggested by its name is a manganese-analogue of blödite. It is also analogous to changoite, cobaltoblödite and nickelblödite - all three are members of the blödite group.

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