Nsutite

Nsutite
Earthy manganese or wad
General
CategoryOxide minerals
Formula
(repeating unit)
Mn4+1−xMn2+xO2-2x(OH)2x where x = 0.06–0.07
IMA symbolNsu[1]
Strunz classification4.DB.15c
Crystal systemHexagonal
Unknown space group
Identification
References[2][3][4]

Nsutite is a manganese oxide mineral with formula: (Mn4+1−xMn2+xO2-2x(OH)2x where x = 0.06–0.07).[4] It is found in most large manganese deposits and was first discovered in Nsuta, Ghana. Since then, it has been found worldwide. Nsutite is a dull mineral with a hardness of 6.5–8.5 and an average specific gravity of 4.45.[4] Nsutite has been used as a cathode in zinc–carbon batteries, but synthetic manganese oxide is gradually replacing it.

References

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  1. ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
  2. ^ Mineralienatlas
  3. ^ Mindat
  4. ^ a b c http://www.webmineral.com/data/Nsutite.shtml Webmineral data