Chapmanite

Formula:  SbFe2(SiO4)2(OH)

Origin of name:  For E. Chapman, Canadian geologist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  m

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Colour:  Olive-green to deep yellow

Diaphaneity:

Luster:  Nonmetallic

Habit:  Crystals lath-shaped; masses; powdery

Hardness:  2.5

Specific gravitiy:  3.69 to 3.75

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Greenish yellow to deep yellow

 

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