Fernandinite

Formula:  Ca(V,Fe)8O20 . 4H2O

Origin of name:   For Eulagio E. Fernandini, Peruvian mine owner

 

Crystal system:   Monoclinic

Crystal class:   2/m

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Colour:  Dull green

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Habit:   Rare angular plates and flakes, massive cryptocrystalline

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Cleavage:   None

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Comments:   Had been discredited but new information and new formula have been proposed

 

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