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Kanonaite Mineral Data
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General Kanonaite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Mn+++,Al)AlSiO5 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 183.01 gm |
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Manganese 22.51 % Mn 32.35 % Mn2O3 |
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Aluminum 18.43 % Al 34.82 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 15.35 % Si 32.83 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 43.71 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Mn3+0.75Al1.25SiO5 |
| Environment: |
Formed under low-grade metamorphic conditions, in a gahnite schist. Forms a series with andalusite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1978 |
| Locality: |
From 13 km north of Kanona, Serenje, Zambia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Kanonaite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 100748 |
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PDF 42-575 |
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