Johnsomervilleite

Formula: Na2Ca(Mg,Mn)7(PO4)6

Origin of name:  For John Somerville, discoverer of mineral

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  unknown

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Colour:  Brown

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Luster:  Vitreous

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Hardness:  4.5

Specific gravity:  3.35

Cleavage:  1; Basal perfect

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