Magnomagnetite
A variety of Magnetite
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About Magnomagnetite
Formula:
(Fe,Mg)Fe2O4
Colour:
black
Lustre:
Metallic
Name:
Named in 1935 by A.K. Boldyrev according to composition.
Mg-bearing variety of magnetite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
55642 (as Magnomagnetite)
2538 (as Magnetite)
2538 (as Magnetite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:55642:6 (as Magnomagnetite)
mindat:1:1:2538:2 (as Magnetite)
mindat:1:1:2538:2 (as Magnetite)
IMA Classification of Magnomagnetite
First published:
1935
Physical Properties of Magnomagnetite
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Black
Streak:
Black or dark-grey
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Chemistry of Magnomagnetite
Mindat Formula:
(Fe,Mg)Fe2O4
Elements listed:
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 14 photos of Magnomagnetite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 4 photos of Magnomagnetite associated with Fluorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3F |
| 3 photos of Magnomagnetite associated with Forsterite | Mg2(SiO4) |
| 1 photo of Magnomagnetite associated with Tetraferriphlogopite | KMg3(Si3Fe3+)O10(OH)2 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Magnomagnetite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-55642.html
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References for Magnomagnetite
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Localities for Magnomagnetite
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The Locality List
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- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Russia | |
| Минералы (справочник) |
| Минералы (справочник) |
| Минералы (справочник) |
South Africa | |
| Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data |
USA | |
| Harrington (1907) |
Kovdor Zheleznyi Mine, Kovdor Massif, Kovdorsky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia