Magnetoplumbite

Magnetoplumbite
Magnetoplumbite from Langban (Sweden)
General
CategoryMinerals
FormulaPb(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

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

References

  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.