Clerite

Formula:  MnSb2S4

Origin of name:  For Onisim Y. Kler, Russian amateur mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Light grey with pink-yellow tint in reflected light

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Habit:  Irregular equant grains to 0.01-0.2 mm

Hardness:  3

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Comments:  From polished section

 

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