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Asbolane

asbolane

Mn⁴⁺(O,OH)2·(Co,Ni,Mg,Ca)ₓ(OH)2ₓ·nH2O

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Overview

Asbolane, previously cobalt ochre is a manganese (IV) oxy-hydroxide mineral containing also cobalt, nickel, magnesium, and calcium ions. It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system. Its chemical formula is Mn4+(O,OH)2·(Co,Ni,Mg,Ca)x(OH)2x·nH2O.

Scientific references

  1. Asbolane — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3624774 Link
  2. Asbolane — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbolane Link