Humboldtine

Formula: FeC2O4 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For Baron von Humboldt, German naturalist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Yellow to brownish yellow

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

Luster:  Resinous to dull

Habit:  Crystals elongated prismatic or platy; capillary; fibrous crusts; fine-granular, earthy, or compact

Hardness:  1.5 to 2

Specific gravity:  2.28

Cleavage:  3; {110} perfect, {100} and {010} imperfect

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