Formula: Mg6Mn2(CO3)(OH)16 . 4H2O
Origin of name: For Paul Desautels, American mineral curator
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: 3m or -3 2/m
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Colour: Orange
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Habit: Crystals platy hexagonal, thin coatings and crusts
Hardness: 2
Specific gravity: 2.13
Cleavage: 1; {0001} perfect
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Streak: Light orange
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