Wiklundite | |
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General | |
Category | Silicate |
Formula (repeating unit) | Pb2(Mn2+,Zn)3(Fe3+,Mn2+)2(Mn2+,Mg)19(As3+O3)2(Si,As5+O4)6(OH)18Cl6 |
IMA symbol | Wik [1] |
Crystal system | Trigonal |
Crystal class | Hexagonal scalenohedral (3m) H-M symbol: (3 2/m) |
Space group | R3c |
Unit cell | a = 8.26, c = 126.59 [Å] (approximated) |
Identification | |
References | [2] |
Wiklundite is a rare [3] and complex arsenate arsenite- silicate mineral with the chemical formula Pb2(Mn2+,Zn)3(Fe3+,Mn2+)2(Mn2+,Mg)19(As3+O3)2(Si,As5+O4)6(OH)18Cl6. The mineral characterizes in a large c unit cell parameter. [2] It was found in Långban, Sweden - a home for many rare and exotic minerals. [4]
Structure of wiklundite is unique. [2] A slightly chemically similar mineral, although lacking manganese and iron, is hereroite. [5]
Wiklundite | |
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General | |
Category | Silicate |
Formula (repeating unit) | Pb2(Mn2+,Zn)3(Fe3+,Mn2+)2(Mn2+,Mg)19(As3+O3)2(Si,As5+O4)6(OH)18Cl6 |
IMA symbol | Wik [1] |
Crystal system | Trigonal |
Crystal class | Hexagonal scalenohedral (3m) H-M symbol: (3 2/m) |
Space group | R3c |
Unit cell | a = 8.26, c = 126.59 [Å] (approximated) |
Identification | |
References | [2] |
Wiklundite is a rare [3] and complex arsenate arsenite- silicate mineral with the chemical formula Pb2(Mn2+,Zn)3(Fe3+,Mn2+)2(Mn2+,Mg)19(As3+O3)2(Si,As5+O4)6(OH)18Cl6. The mineral characterizes in a large c unit cell parameter. [2] It was found in Långban, Sweden - a home for many rare and exotic minerals. [4]
Structure of wiklundite is unique. [2] A slightly chemically similar mineral, although lacking manganese and iron, is hereroite. [5]