Janggunite

Formula:  Mn5-x(Mn, Fe)1+xO8(OH)6      x ≈ 0.2

Origin of name:  Locality; Janggun mine, Bonghwa, Korea

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Dull

Habit:  Flakes, radiating groups; masses, dendritic or arborescent; colloform bands

Hardness:  2 to 3

Specific gravity:  3.59

Cleavage:  1

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Streak:  Brownish black to dark brown

 

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