Jarosewichite

Formula:  Mn3Mn(AsO4)(OH)6

Origin of name:  For Eugene Jarosewich, American chemist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Dark red

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Luster:  Subvitreous on fracture

Habit:  Crystals barrel-shaped, in aggregates, or flattened elongated on a and tabular on b

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  3.66

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Reddish orange

 

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