Nsutite
| Nsutite | |
|---|---|
Earthy manganese or wad | |
| General | |
| Category | Oxide minerals |
| Formula | Mn4+1−xMn2+xO2-2x(OH)2x where x = 0.06–0.07 |
| IMA symbol | Nsu |
| Strunz classification | 4.DB.15c |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal Unknown space group |
| Identification | |
| References | |
Nsutite is a manganese oxide mineral with formula: (Mn4+1−xMn2+xO2-2x(OH)2x where x = 0.06–0.07). 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. Nsutite has been used as a cathode in zinc–carbon batteries, but synthetic manganese oxide is gradually replacing it.