Jouravskite

Formula:  Ca6Mn2(SO4,CO3)4(OH)12 . 26H2O

Origin of name:  For Georges Jouravsky, geologist in Morocco

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  6

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Colour:  Bright yellow, greenish yellow to greenish orange

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Habit:  Embedded grains, tiny

Hardness:  2.5

Specific gravity:  1.95

Cleavage:  1; {100} good

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