Feitknechtite

Formula:   MnO(OH)

Origin of name:   For W. Feitknecht, Swiss chemist

 

Crystal system:   Hexagonal

Crystal class:   Unknown

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Colour:  Iron-black to brownish black

Diaphaneity:  Translucent to nearly opaque

Luster:   Dull

Habit:   Crystals hexagonal platelets, submicroscopic

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Specific gravity:   3.80

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:   Trimorphous with groutite and manganite

 

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