Filipstadite

Formula:  (Mn,Mg)4SbFeO8

Origin of name:   From locality; Filipstad, Sweden

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic pseudocubic

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Black

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Habit:   Euhedral to subhedral crystals to 200 µm, dominantly octahedral habit, singles and aggregates

Hardness:  6.3

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Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Brown

 

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