Gerasimovskite

Formula:  (Mn,Ca)(Nb,Ti)5O12 .  9H2O

Origin of name:  For V. Gerasimovskii, Russian mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Unknown

Crystal class:  Unknown

Twinning:

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Colour:  Brown to light gray

Diaphaneity:

Luster:  Pearly

Habit:  Masses, platy

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  2.52 to 2.58

Cleavage:  1; One perfect

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Comments:  Series with manganbelyankinite

 

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