Hohmannite

Formula:  Fe2(SO4)2(OH)2 . 7H2O

Origin of name:  For T. Hohmann, Chilean mining engineer

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Brown, orangish brown, reddish brown

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals short prismatic; aggregates of subhedral crystals

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  2.2

Cleavage:  3; {010} perfect, {110} and {1-10} distinct

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Streak:  Orange-yellow

 

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