Flinkite

Formula:  Mn2Mn(AsO4)(OH)4

Origin of name:  For Gustav Flink, Swedish mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Deep greenish brown

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous to greasy

Habit:  Crystals, thin, tabular, slightly elongated in feathery aggregates

Hardness:  4.5

Specific gravity:  3.78

Cleavage:  None

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