Fritzscheite

Formula:  Mn(UO2)2(PO4,VO4)2 . 4H2O

Origin of name:  For Carl Fritzsche, German chemist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Reddish-brown to hyacinth red

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

Luster:  Vitreous to pearly

Habit:  Crystals platy

Hardness:  2.5 to 3.5

Specific gravity:  3.5

Cleavage:  2; {001} perfect, {100} distinct

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