Jacobsite

Formula : Mn(FeO2)2

Family: 
Space group: 
Isometric - Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Dana class: 
7.2.2.2 (7)Multiple Oxides (7.2)(A+ B++)2 X4 Spinel group (7.2.2)(Iron subgroup)
High temperature: 
As primary high temperature mineral but it secondary origin cannot be discarded.
Geological context: 
Occurs as a primary mineral or and alteration product of othe rmanganese-bearing minerals in some metamorphosed Mn deposits. Dimorphous with iwakiite and forms a series with magnetite.

Dernière mise à jour le 25.01.2021

THERMODYNAMICS

Reaction properties

Jacobsite + 8H+ ⇌ 2Fe+3 + Mn+2 + 4H2O

T(°C) 0 25 60 100 150 200 250 300
log10K 19.53 15.74 11.40 7.43 3.47 0.21 -2.67 -5.41