Bannermanite

Formula:  (Na,K)0.7V6O15

Origin of name:  For Harold Bannerman, American geologist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Black

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Luster:  Submetallic

Habit:  Microscopic crystals subhedral to euhedral, flattened and elongated

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Specific gravity:  3.55

Cleavage:  2; {100}perfect, {010}fair

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