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Knebelite

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About KnebeliteHide

Formula:
from (Fe1.5Mn0.5)2SiO4 to (Mn1.5Fe0.5)2SiO4
Definitions vary (manganoan fayalite or intermediate member of the Fayalite-Tephroite Series).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
9313 (as Knebelite)
8659 (as Fayalite-Tephroite Series)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9313:8 (as Knebelite)
mindat:1:1:8659:8 (as Fayalite-Tephroite Series)

Similar NamesHide

KnobelliteA mixture of two or more distinct mineral species
NebuliteA rock classification type
NobelitA synonym of 'Nobelite'
NobeliteA synonym of Nobleite

Chemistry of KnebeliteHide

Mindat Formula:
from (Fe1.5Mn0.5)2SiO4 to (Mn1.5Fe0.5)2SiO4
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Fe35.610 %
Mn35.032 %
O20.404 %
Si8.954 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Fe
Mn
O
Si

Synonyms of KnebeliteHide

Other Language Names for KnebeliteHide

Simplified Chinese:锰铁橄榄石
Spanish:Knebelita

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Knebelite associated with GalenaPbS
2 photos of Knebelite associated with KutnohoriteCaMn2+(CO3)2
1 photo of Knebelite associated with SphaleriteZnS

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 KnebeliteHide

References for KnebeliteHide

Localities for KnebeliteHide

Showing 66 localities.

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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.
Australia
 
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Selwyn District
Vaughan (1986)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Slocan Mining Division
      • Riondel
Grice et al. (1977) +1 other reference
  • Québec
    • Estrie
      • La Haute-Yamaska RCM
        • Shefford
Frisch (1972)
China
 
  • Hubei
    • Huanggang
      • Luotian Co.
        • Hejiawan
Jingqu Yao (1992)
Jingqu Yao (1992)
    • Wuhan
      • Huangpi District
Jingqu Yao (1992)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Suxian District
        • Dongpo ore field
Zhaojian Zeng (1997)
  • Liaoning
    • Huludao
      • Jianchang County
        • Bajiazi Zn-Pb-Ag deposit
Zhao et al. (2003)
Zhao et al. (2003)
Zhao et al. (2003)
Zhao et al. (2003)
India
 
  • Andhra Pradesh
    • Vizianagaram District
Bhattacharyya (1985)
Japan
 
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Date District
      • Kawamata
        • Iizaka Village (Iisaka)
Yamada (2004)
  • Iwate Prefecture
    • Kamaishi City
- (n.d.)
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Nikko City
      • Ashio
Introduction to Japanese Minerals (Geological Survey of Japan, 1970) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • North Ossetia–Alania
    • Sadon ore district
Groznova et al (2005) +1 other reference
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
Ratkin et al. (2021)
Kazachenko et al. (1979)
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Rožňava District
      • Čučma
Rojkovič (2001) +2 other references
South Africa
 
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
      • Khâi-Ma Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Sweden
 
  • Dalarna County
    • Borlänge
Lindsten et al. (2015)
    • Hedemora
      • Hag mine ore field
    • Ludvika
Weibull (1884)
    • Smedjebacken
Natural History Museum ( item # HS1392, Hj. Sjögren collection)
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum ( item # 19530399, N. Sundius collection)
Jansson et al. (2013)
Weibull (1883)
  • Gävleborg County
    • Hofors
SGU rapp130 (2009)
      • Torsåker
SGU rapp130 (2009)
    • Ljusdal
      • Los
Stenberg (2002)
    • Ovanåker
  • Örebro County
    • Askersund
Wilke (1997)
    • Hällefors
      • Grythyttan
Jasinski (1983)
    • Hallsberg
    • Lindesberg
      • Fanthyttan
      • Limnäs
      • Siggeboda
    • Ljusnarsberg
    • Nora
    • Örebro
      • Vintrosa
  • Södermanland County
    • Nyköping
      • Svärta ore field
      • Tunaberg
Sundius (1932) +1 other reference
    • Strängnäs
      • Åker
Torstensson (2004)
  • Uppsala County
    • Östhammar
      • Dannemora
Åberg (2015) +1 other reference
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Gåsborn
  • Västmanland County
    • Norberg
USA
 
  • New Hampshire
    • Coos County
      • Stark
Meyers et al. (1956)
  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
Yale Peabody Museum #671
 
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