Category Phosphate Space group Pcab | Crystal system Orthorhombic | |
Formula
(repeating unit) (Na[])Ca2Fe2(FeMg)Mn2(PO4)6•2H2O Crystal class Dipyramidal (mmm)
H-M symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m) Unit cell a = 12.53, b = 12.91,
c = 11.66 [Å] (approximated) | ||
Maneckiite is a rare phosphate mineral with the formula(Na[])Ca2Fe2+2(Fe3+Mg)Mn2(PO4)6•2H2O. It was found in Michałkowa, Góry Sowie Block, Lower Silesia, Poland.
Relation to other minerals
Maneckiite is a member of the wicksite group.
References
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