Formula: (CaNa)Fe5AlFe(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Origin of name: From ferrous iron (Fe2+) and barroisite
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Bluish green
Diaphaneity: Semitransparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystals, prismatic
Hardness: 5 to 6
Specific gravity:
Cleavage: 3; {110} perfect, {100} and {001} partings
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Series with barroisite and with aluminobarrosite
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