Buserite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Buserite
Formula:
Na4Mn14O27 · 21H2O
An unstable manganese oxide that dehydrates to birnessite.
Crystallochemical data on synthetic material.
The original material was reported from Yuno-Taki waterfall, Me-akan volcano, Akan National Park, Kushiro Province, Hokkaido Island, Japan.
Crystallochemical data on synthetic material.
The original material was reported from Yuno-Taki waterfall, Me-akan volcano, Akan National Park, Kushiro Province, Hokkaido Island, Japan.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9779
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9779:2
Similar Names
IMA Classification of Buserite
Approved
Classification of Buserite
4.FL.35
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
L : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); sheets of edge-sharing octahedra
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
L : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); sheets of edge-sharing octahedra
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Bsr | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Bsr | Warr (2020) | Warr, L.N. (2020) Recommended abbreviations for the names of clay minerals and associated phases. Clay Minerals, 55, 261–264 doi:10.1180/clm.2020.30 |
Chemistry of Buserite
Mindat Formula:
Na4Mn14O27 · 21H2O
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Buserite
Morphology:
platelets up to 0.0004mm
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics | <3.5-2.5 |
| 42 : Sea-floor Mn nodules | |
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47e : [Vanadates, chromates, manganates] |
Geological Setting:
stream beds; hot spring deposit; deposited from rhodochrosite mine wastewater.
(also in deep sea manganese nodules?)
(also in deep sea manganese nodules?)
Other Language Names for Buserite
Common Associates
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 4.FL. | Trébeurdenite | Fe2+2Fe3+4O2(OH)10CO3 · 3H2O |
| 4.FL. | Mariakrite | [Ca4Al2(OH)12(H2O)4][Fe2S4] |
| 4.FL.05 | Muskoxite | Mg7Fe4O13 · 10H2O |
| 4.FL.05 | Jamborite | Ni2+1-xCo3+x(OH)2-x(SO4)x · nH2O |
| 4.FL.05 | Mössbauerite | Fe3+6O4(OH)8[CO3] · 3H2O |
| 4.FL.05 | Meixnerite | Mg6Al2(OH)16(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 4.FL.05 | Woodallite | Mg6Cr2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2O |
| 4.FL.05 | Fougèrite | Fe2+4Fe3+2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O |
| 4.FL.05 | Dritsite | Li2Al4(OH)12Cl2 · 3H2O |
| 4.FL.05 | Rotemite | Ca4Cr2(OH)12Cl2 · 4H2O |
| 4.FL.05 | Iowaite | Mg6Fe3+2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2O |
| 4.FL.10 | Hydrocalumite | Ca4Al2(OH)12(Cl,CO3,OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 4.FL.15 | Kuzelite | Ca4Al2(OH)12[SO4] · 6H2O |
| 4.FL.20 | Jianshuiite | (Mg,Mn,Ca)Mn3O7 · 3H2O |
| 4.FL.20 | Ernienickelite | NiMn3O7 · 3H2O |
| 4.FL.20 | Aurorite | Mn2+Mn4+3O7 · 3H2O |
| 4.FL.20 | Chalcophanite | ZnMn4+3O7 · 3H2O |
| 4.FL.25 | Woodruffite | Zn2+x/2(Mn4+1-xMn3+x)O2 · yH2O |
| 4.FL.30 | Asbolane | (Ni,Co)2-xMn4+(O,OH)4 · nH2O |
| 4.FL.30 va | 'Lampadite' | Cu, Mn, O, H |
| 4.FL.40 | Takanelite | (Mn,Ca)Mn4O9 · H2O |
| 4.FL.40 | Ranciéite | (Ca,Mn2+)0.2(Mn4+,Mn3+)O2 · 0.6H2O |
| 4.FL.45 | Birnessite | (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O |
| 4.FL.55 | Cianciulliite | Mn(Mg,Mn)2Zn2(OH)10 · 2-4H2O |
| 4.FL.60 | Jensenite | Cu3[TeO6] · 2H2O |
| 4.FL.65 | Leisingite | Cu2MgTe6+O6 · 6H2O |
| 4.FL.70 | Magnesiohongruiite-(Fe3+) | (Mg2Fe3+)Fe3+NbO7(OH) |
| 4.FL.70 | Akdalaite | Al10O14(OH)2 |
| 4.FL.75 | Cafetite | CaTi2O5 · H2O |
| 4.FL.80 | Mourite | UMo5O12(OH)10 |
| 4.FL.85 | Deloryite | Cu4(UO2)(MoO4)2(OH)6 |
| 4.FL.90 | Lagalyite | Ca2xMn1-xO2 · 1.5-2H2O |
| 4.FL.95 | 'Tunnerite' | |
| 4.FL.100 | Carbocalumite | Ca4Al2(OH)12(CO3) · 6H2O |
| 4.FL.100 | Mampsisite | Ca4Al2(CO3)(OH)12 · 5H2O |
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 Buserite
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References for Buserite
Reference List:
Giovanoli, R., Stähli, E., Feitknecht, W. (1970) Über Oxidhydroxide des vierwertigen Mangans mit Schichtengitter 2. Mitteilung: Mangan (III)-manganat (IV). Helvetica Chimica Acta, 53 (3). 453-464 doi:10.1002/hlca.19700530302
Burns, Roger G., Burns, Virginia Mee, Stockman, Harlan W. (1983) A review of the todorokite-buserite problem: implications to the mineralogy of marine manganese nodules. American Mineralogist, 68 (9-10) 972-980
Golden, D. C. (1987) Transformation of Birnessite to Buserite, Todorokite, and Manganite under Mild Hydrothermal Treatment. Clays and Clay Minerals, 35 (4) 271-280 doi:10.1346/ccmn.1987.0350404
Usui, Akira (1995) Geochemistry and Mineralogy of a Modern Buserite Deposit from a Hot Spring in Hokkaido, Japan. Clays and Clay Minerals, 43 (1) 116-127 doi:10.1346/ccmn.1995.0430114
Localities for Buserite
Showing 32 localities.
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The Locality List
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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.
Arctic Ocean | |
| Bogdanov et al. (1995) +1 other reference | |
| Kravchishina et al. (2023) |
| Kravchishina et al. (2023) | |
| Kravchishina et al. (2023) | |
Atlantic Ocean | |
| Varentsov et al. (2009, April) | |
Austria | |
| European Journal of Mineralogy 17 (1) |
Czech Republic | |
| Matýsek D (2021) |
| Jirásek et al. (2019) |
Germany | |
| Witzke (2018) |
Indian Ocean | |
| Maciąg et al. (2019) | |
Japan | |
| - (Fuji News, 8-12-2004: loose nodules deposited in waters of flooded galleries) +1 other reference |
| Bilinski et al. (2002) |
| Tazaki (2000) |
| Jose Carlos Mañuz Sanz collection |
Moldova | |
| Klimchouk (2012) |
Nazca Plate | |
| Zawadzki et al. (2022) | |
Pacific Ocean | |
| Uspenskaya et al. (1987) | |
| Skowronek et al. (2021) | |
| Xu et al. (2024) | |
| Peretyazhko et al. (2025) | |
| Peretyazhko et al. (2025) | |
| Glasby et al. (2006) |
Russia | |
| Palchik et al. (2014) |
| Glasby et al. (2006) |
South Korea | |
| Choi et al. (2005) |
| Choi et al. (1992) | |
Spain | |
| Marino et al. (2019) |
| Marino et al. (2019) | |
Turkey | |
| Eren et al. (2014) |
Ukraine | |
| Onac (2025) |
| Chukhrov F.V. et al. (1987) |
USA | |
| Bilinski et al. (2002) +1 other reference |
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