Formula: Li(Fe,Mn)PO4
Origin of name: From ferric iron (Fe3+) and sicklerite
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Yellowish brown to dark brown
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster: Dull
Habit: Massive
Hardness: ~4
Specific gravity: 3.41
Cleavage: 1; {100} good
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Series with sicklerite
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