Manganesian-skarn

A rock classification type

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A rare facies of skarn analogous to magnesian-skarn except that the magnesium is completely replaced by manganese. This facies is developed at the contacts of silicate rocks with manganese carbonates.

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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:

50150

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:50150:5

GUID
(UUID V4):

e196d2af-df29-46a8-a341-d1b908d2f143

Classification of Manganesian-skarnHide

Rock
- Metamorphic rock
  - Metasomatic-rock
    - Skarn
      - Manganesian-skarn

Sub-divisions of Manganesian-skarnHide

Manganesian-skarn
- kondurite

Mineralogy of Manganesian-skarnHide

Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:

Galaxite	Mn²⁺Al₂O₄
Glaucochroite	CaMn²⁺SiO₄
Johannsenite	CaMn²⁺Si₂O₆
Sonolite	Mn²⁺₉(SiO₄)₄(OH)₂
Tephroite	Mn²⁺₂SiO₄

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