Gravegliaite

Formula:   MnSO3 . 3H2O

Origin of name:   From locality; Val Graveglia, Italy

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:   Colourless

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:   Euhedral elongate crystals to 0.5 mm with dipyramidal termination, sheaf-like or radial aggregates to 0.2 mm

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Specific gravity:  1; Parallel to {010}

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Streak:  White

 

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Comments:  Soluble in strong acids

 

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