Kellyite

Formula:  (Mn,Mg,Al)3(Si,Al)2O5(OH)4

Origin of name:  For W. Kelly, American geologist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  6

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Colour:  Yellow

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

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Habit:  Platy tablets and laths, irregular

Hardness

Specific gravity:  3.07

Cleavage:  1; {001} perfect

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