Magnetoplumbite

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Magnetoplumbite
Magnetoplumbite from Langban (Sweden)
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Pb(Fe,Mn)12O19
IMA symbolMpl
Strunz classification4.CC.45
Dana classification7.4.2.1
Crystal systemHexagonal
Identification
ColorGrey-black
LusterSub-Metallic
StreakDark brown
DiaphaneityOpaque
References[1]

Magnetoplumbite is an iron- and lead based oxide mineral. It is member of the magnetoplumbite group of minerals.[2] Its type locality is Långban, Sweden

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mindat.org
  2. ^ Holtstam, Dan; Hålenius, Ulf (2020). "Nomenclature of the magnetoplumbite group". Mineralogical Magazine. 84 (3): 376–380. Bibcode:2020MinM...84..376H. doi:10.1180/mgm.2020.20.