Johnwalkite

Formula:  K(Mn,Fe,Fe)2(Nb,Ta)(PO4)2O2(H2O,OH)2

Origin of name:  For Richard Johnson and Frank Walkup, American mineral technicians

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  mm2

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Colour:  Dark reddish brown

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals bladed, elongated on b-axis

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  3.40

Cleavage:  2; {001} and {100} good

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Streak:  Greenish yellow

 

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