Karibibite

Formula:  Fe2As4(O,OH)9

Origin of name:  Locality; Karibib pegmatite, Namibia

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  unknown

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Unit cell: a = 27.91 Ǻ, b = 6.53 Ǻ, c = 7.20 Ǻ

 

Colour:  Brownish-yellow

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Habit:  Fibrous, spindle-shaped bundles

Hardness:  1

Specific gravity:  4.07

Cleavage:  None

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