Franklinfurnaceite

Formula:  Ca2(Fe,Al)MnMn3Zn2Si2O10(OH)8

Origin of name:  From locality, Franklin Furnace is the old name for Franklin, New Jersey

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2

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Colour:  Dark brown

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Thin platy crystals to 0.3mm

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  3.66

Cleavage:  1; {001} perfect

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Streak:  Brown

 

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