Kankite

Formula:   FeAsO4 . 3 1/2 H2O

Origin of name:  After locality; Kank, Kutna Hora district, Czech Republic

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  unknown

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Colour:  Yellow-green

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Luster:  Vitreous to dull

Habit:  Botryoidal coatings and crusts

Hardness:  2 to 3

Specific gravity:  2.70

Cleavage:  None

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