| Name: | Masutomilite Msu |
| IMA Chemistry: | KLiAlMn2+(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2 |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Masutomilite contains elements: Potassium (K) Lithium (Li) Aluminum (Al) Manganese (Mn) Silicon (Si) Oxygen (O) Fluorine (F) Hydrogen (H) |
| Country of Type Locality: | Japan |
| Year First Published: | 1974 |
| IMA Status: | Approved |
| Status Notes: | Harada K, Honda M, Nagashima K, Kanisawa S (1976) Masutomilite, manganese analogue of zinnwaldite, with special reference to masutomilite-lepidolite-zinnwaldite series, Mineralogical Journal 8, 95-109 Chemical formula changed from K_2_(Mn^2+^_2-1_Li_2-3_Al_2_)(Al_2-1_Si_6-7_O_20_)(F_2-3_(OH)_1-2_): Brigatti M F, Mottana A, Malferrari D, Cibin G (2007) Crystal structure and chemical composition of Li-, Fe-, and Mn-rich micas, American Mineralogist 92, 1395-1400 |
| Structural Group Name: | Mica |
| Fleischer's Group Name: | mica-true micas |
| Crystal Systems: | monoclinic |
| Oldest Known Age: | 560 Million Years Ago |
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