Grischunite

Formula:  NaCa2Mn5Fe(AsO4)6 . 2H2O

Origin of name:   After locality; Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:   Reddish-brown

Diaphaneity:

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals lath-like to 1 mm; anhedral grains

Hardness:  5

Specific gravity:  3.8

Cleavage:  None

Tenacity:

Streak:  Yellow red to yellow-brown

 

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Comments:  Isostructural with wicksite

 

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