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Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) Series

A solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
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Pyrosmalite-(Mn)

Broken Hill, Broken Hill district, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia
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Pyrosmalite-(Fe)

Nordmark Odal Field, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden
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Pyrosmalite-(Mn)

Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
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Pyrosmalite-(Fe)

Nordmark Odal Field, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden
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Pyrosmalite-(Mn)

Broken Hill, Broken Hill district, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia
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Pyrosmalite-(Fe)

Nordmark Odal Field, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden
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Pyrosmalite-(Mn)

Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
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Pyrosmalite-(Fe)

Nordmark Odal Field, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden
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Pyrosmalite-(Mn)

Broken Hill, Broken Hill district, Yancowinna Co., New South Wales, Australia
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Pyrosmalite-(Fe)

Nordmark Odal Field, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden
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About Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Series Formula:
Fe82+Si6O15(OH,Cl)10 to Mn82+Si6O15(OH,Cl)10
A series between Pyrosmalite-(Fe) and Pyrosmalite-(Mn)


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
8865
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8865:3

Similar NamesHide

PyrosmalitA synonym of 'Pyrosmalite'
Pyrosmalite-(Fe)A valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredFe82+Si6O15(OH,Cl)10
Pyrosmalite-(Mn)A valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredMn82+Si6O15(OH,Cl)10

Chemical AnalysisHide

Oxide wt%:
 12
SiO234.71 %33.64 %
Al2O30.16 %0.19 %
Fe2O3*4.37 %0.46 %
FeO*23.80 %24.24 %
MnO23.03 %26.89 %
MgO1.08 %0.58 %
CaO0.03 %0.03 %
SrO0.01 %0.02 %
K2O0.01 %
Cl2.90 %4.27 %
H2O*7.94 %7.32 %
=O-(F+Cl)-0.65 %-0.96 %
CuO0.01 %
Na2O0.01 %
Total:97.39 %96.7 %
Sample references:
IDLocalityReferenceNotes
1Nippyo mine, Awano, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Frank K. Mazdab collection (thin section FKM-190)
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Frank K. Mazdab collection (thin section FKM-190)

Crystallography of Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal

Crystal StructureHide

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0018558Pyrosmalite-(Fe)Yang H, Downs R T, Yang Y W, Allen W H (2011) Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Fe8Si6O15(OH,Cl)10 Acta Crystallographica E68 i7-i82011Burguillos del Cerro, Badajos, Spain0293
0005192Pyrosmalite-(Mn)Kato T, Takeuchi Y (1983) The pyrosmalite group of minerals I. Structure refinement of Manganpyrosmalite The Canadian Mineralogist 21 1-61983Kyurazawa mine, Japan0293
0018490Pyrosmalite-(Mn)Takeuchi Y, Kawada I, Irimaziri S, Sadanaga R (1969) The crystal structure and polytypism of manganpyrosmalite Mineralogical Journal 5 450-4671969Kyurazawa mine, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan0293
0018491Pyrosmalite-(Mn)Kashaev A A (1968) The crystal structure of pyrosmalite Soviet Physics Crystallography 12 923-9241968Central Kazakhstan0293
0005191Pyrosmalite-(Mn)Kato T, Takeuchi Y (1983) The pyrosmalite group of minerals I. Structure refinement of Manganpyrosmalite Sample 1: Iron-rich manganpyrosmalite, Kyurazawa mine, Japan The Canadian Mineralogist 21 1-619830293
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Synonyms of Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

Other Language Names for Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

Swedish:Pyrodmalith

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) Series associated with TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
1 photo of Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) Series associated with RhodochrositeMnCO3
1 photo of Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) Series associated with QuartzSiO2

Other InformationHide

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 Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

References for Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

Localities for Pyrosmalite-(Fe)-Pyrosmalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

Showing 101 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - 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). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Jujuy Province
    • Humahuaca Department
      • El Aguilar
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Brodtkorb (2002)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Stillwell et al. (1957) +1 other reference
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Birch (1999)
            • Block 39
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Birch (1999)
Museum Victoria collection
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] M Willoughby collection
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Domenico Preite specimen
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Selwyn District
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Adshead (1995)
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Vaughan (1986)
    • McKinlay Shire
      • McKinlay
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] G. Dong & P. J. Pollard (1997) +1 other reference
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Iron Knob
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Francis (2010)
Brazil
 
  • Pará
    • Marabá
Vale SA
    • Parauapebas
      • Alemão Cu deposit
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Tazava (1999) +1 other reference
Canada
 
  • Manitoba
    • Thompson Nickel Belt
      • Moab-Setting Lakes area
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Canadian Mineralogist 31 +6 other references
  • Northwest Territories
    • North Slave Region
      • Great Bear Lake
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Tyson (1989)
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Pyrosmalite-(Mn)]
  • Ontario
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Levack Township
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Dare et al. (2014)
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Springer (1989) +1 other reference
    • Thunder Bay District
      • Gemmell Township
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Pan et al. (1992) +2 other references
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Canadian Mineralogist 31 +2 other references
  • Québec
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Jamésie
        • Matagami
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Canadian Mineralogist 31 +2 other references
China
 
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwuzhumuqin Co.; Dongwu Qi)
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Yu et al. (2026)
  • Liaoning
    • Chaoyang
      • Chaoyang County
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Pan et al. (1993)
    • Huludao
      • Jianchang County
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Shu et al. (2022)
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Zhao et al. (2003)
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Zhao et al. (2003)
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Zhao et al. (2003)
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Zhao et al. (2003)
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Haute-Garonne
      • Saint-Gaudens
        • Baren
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Pierrot et al. (1978)
    • Hautes-Pyrénées
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] De Ascenção Guedes et al. (2002)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
      • Barcelonnette
        • Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye
          • Maljasset
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Bourbon M. (1972)
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Franconia
      • Aschaffenburg District
        • Haibach
          • Dörrmorsbach
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Wittern (2001)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Waidhaus
          • Hagendorf
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] web.archive.org (2001)
Italy
 
  • Liguria
    • La Spezia Province
      • Borghetto di Vara
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Balestra et al. (2020)
Japan
 
  • Iwate Prefecture
    • Kunohe-gun
      • Noda
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] - (n.d.)
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Kanuma City
      • Awano
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Frank K. Mazdab collection (thin section FKM-190)
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] - (n.d.)
    • Nikko City
      • Ashio
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Introduction to Japanese Minerals (Geological Survey of Japan, 1970) +1 other reference
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Kato et al. (1994)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Ulytau Region
    • Karazhal
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Frank Dzubeck +2 other references
Kayupova (1964)
    • Zhanaarka District
      • Atasu Mine
Kayupova (1964)
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Aquiles Serdán Municipality
Megaw (2023)
Norway
 
  • Oslo
    • Grorud
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] - (n.d.)
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Oftedal et al. (1965) +2 other references
Raade (1972)
Portugal
 
  • Beja
    • Beja
      • Albernoa e Trindade
        • Albernoa Mining Field
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Azevedo (2024)
  • Viseu
    • Mangualde
      • Mangualde (Mesquitela e Cunha Alta)
        • Cubos-Mesquitela-Mangualde area
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Mineralien Atlas
Romania
 
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Hîrtopanu et al. (2003) +1 other reference
  • Caraş-Severin County
    • Brebu
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Hârtopanu et al. (1996)
  • Suceava County
    • Cârlibaba
      • Cârlibaba
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Hârtopanu et al. (1996) +1 other reference
    • Ciocănești
      • Ciocănești
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Munteanu (1993) +1 other reference
    • Iacobeni
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] minerals-of-the-carpathians.eu (2008)
      • Tolovanu
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Hîrtopanu (1997) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Bashkortostan
    • Sibay
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Brusnitsyn (2006)
  • Murmansk Oblast
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] ...
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] ...
Kazachenko et al. (2006)
Kazachenko et al. (2006, July)
    • Olginsky District
Kazachenko et al. (2013)
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Kazachenko et al. (1979)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Ďuďa R. et al. (1993)
  • Košice Region
    • Gelnica District
      • Smolník
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Rojkovič (2001) +1 other reference
    • Rožňava District
      • Betliar
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Myšľan et al. (2024)
      • Čučma
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Radvanec M. and Gonda S. (2020) +1 other reference
South Africa
 
  • Gauteng
    • City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Cairncross et al. (2008)
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
      • Khâi-Ma Local Municipality
        • Aggeneys
Rudnick et al. (2013)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Huelva
      • Almonaster la Real
Jorge et al. (2005)
  • Extremadura
    • Badajoz
      • Burguillos del Cerro
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Sanabria et al. (2002)
Sweden
 
  • Norrbotten County
    • Gällivare
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Boliden Group
  • Örebro County
    • Hällefors
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Sundius et al. (1966)
    • Lindesberg
      • Stråssa
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Andersson et al. (2022)
  • Stockholm County
    • Haninge
      • Utö
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Gustafsson (1992) +1 other reference
  • Uppsala County
    • Östhammar
      • Dannemora
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)]
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Nordmark mining district
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] AKMG 6
Anonymous (1991)
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] The Swedish Museum of Natural History ...
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe), Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Gatedal (n.d.)
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Hisinger (1815) +1 other reference
Langhof (2003)
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm ... +1 other reference
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] - (n.d.)
      • Persberg ore district
        • Pajsberg
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Nysten (2004)
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Maloja Region
      • Samedan
        • Piz Corvatsch
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Stalder et al. (1998)
Thailand
 
  • Loei Province
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Zaw et al. (2007) +2 other references
Turkey
 
  • Denizli Province
    • Tavas
      • Ulukent
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Öztürk (1997)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Altarnun
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Golley et al. (1995)
  • Wales
    • Gwynedd
      • Llandygai
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Embrey (1978)
USA
 
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
      • Ogdensburg
        • Sterling Hill
[Pyrosmalite-(Mn)] Frondel et al. (1953) +2 other references
  • New York
    • Rockland County
      • Town of Ramapo
[Pyrosmalite-(Fe)] Marian Lupulescu (2008)
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