Knebelite

Knebelite

Knebelite is a silicate mineral, a manganese variety of fayalite with formula (Fe,Mn)2SiO4. It forms dark green orthorhombic crystals. It is reported from a variety of locations in Sweden as well as South Africa, Russia, British Columbia, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

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* [http://www.mindat.org/min-9313.html Mindat locality info]


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