Ferritungstite

Formula:  (K,Ca)0.2(W,Fe)2(O,OH)6 . H2O

Origin of name:   From ferric iron (Fe3+) and tungstite

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  4/m -3 2/m

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Colour:  Yellow

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

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Habit:  Crystals dipyramidal; fibrous; ocherous powder

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Specific gravity:  5.2

Cleavage:  None

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