Fillowite

Formula:  Na2Ca(Mn,Fe)7(PO4)6

Origin of name:   For A. N. Fillow, American mine owner

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  -3

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Colour:  Yellowish to reddish brown

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

Luster:  Subresinous to greasy

Habit:  Crystals pseudorhombohedral; massive, granular

Hardness:  4.5

Specific gravity:  3.43

Cleavage:  1; {001} perfect

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Streak:  White

 

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