Formula: Ca(Mg,Fe,Mn)B2O5
Origin of name: From monoclinic and kurchatovite
Crystal class: 2/m
Diaphaneity:
Habit: Crystals small, polysynthetic twinned
Hardness: 4.5
Specific gravity: 3.07 to 3.08
Cleavage: None
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Dimorphous with kurchatovite
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