Joesmithite

Formula:  Pb(CaNa)(Mg,Fe,Mn)3Fe2(Si6Be2)O22(OH)2

Origin of name:  For Joseph V. Smith, English-American mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Black

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Luster:  Subadamantine

Habit:  Crystals prismatic

Hardness:  5.5

Specific gravity:  3.83

Cleavage:  1; {110} perfect

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Streak:  Pale brown

 

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