Bobfergusonite

Formula:  Na2Mn5FeAl(PO4)6

Origin of name:  For R. Ferguson

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Red-brown to green-brown

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Luster:  Resinous

Habit:  Crystals anhedral, equant to 1 cm long

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  3.54

Cleavage:  2; {010} perfect, {100} parting

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Streak:  Yellow-brown

 

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