ChukanoviteMn

ChukanoviteMn is a recently discovered mineral. It was found in the Kachar mine, Dashkasan ore field, Azerbaijan. The mineral is named after the Russian crystallographer Natalia V. Chukanov and its manganese content. ChukanoviteMn is a complex oxide mineral with the chemical formula Ca3Mn2+(Mn3+Fe3+)2(Si2O7)2(OH)2. Its crystal structure is monoclinic. It is a relatively rare find, appearing in specific geological settings associated with skarn deposits. The mineral typically occurs as small, euhedral to subhedral crystals, often found within cavities or as inclusions in other minerals. Its color is reported to be dark brown to black. Microscopic analysis reveals distinct optical properties that aid in its identification. The discovery of chukanoviteMn contributes to our understanding of mineral diversity and the complex geological processes that form such materials. Further research is ongoing to fully characterize its physical and chemical properties and to explore its potential implications in mineralogical studies.