| Asbolane | |
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Asbolane in its crystal form
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| General | |
| Category | Hydroxide mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Mn4+(O,OH)2·(Co,Ni,Mg,Ca)x(OH)2x·nH2O |
| IMA symbol | Asb[1] |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal crystal system |
| Colour | Black |
Asbolane is a manganese (IV) oxy-hydroxide mineral containing also cobalt, nickel, magnesium, and calcium ions. It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system.[2] Its chemical formulaisMn4+(O,OH)2·(Co,Ni,Mg,Ca)x(OH)2x·nH2O.
It is named after the Greek word for "soil like soot". [2]
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