Bokite

Formula:  (Al,Fe)7(V,V,Fe)40O100 . 37H2O

Origin of name:  For Ivan Bokii, Russian geologist

 

Crystal system:  Unknown

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:

Luster:  Semimetallic to dull

Habit:  Granular, platy to columnar, reniform crusts, veinlets

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  2.97 to 3.10

Cleavage:  None

Tenacity:

Streak:  Black

 

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Comments: Hardness approximate

 

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