Calderonite

Formula: Pb2(Fe,Mn)(VO4)2OH

Origin of name: 

 

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 7.66 Å, b = 6.12 Å, c = 8.93 Å, β = 112°

 

Colour: Reddish orange, Reddish brown

Diaphaneity: Translucent to transparent

Luster: Vitreous to adamanite

Habit: 

Hardness

Specific gravity6.14 (calculated)

Cleavage: 

Tenacity: 

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Synonyms/varieties: Ferribrackebushite

 

Comments:  Proposed IMA 2001

 

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