Formula: (Ba,K)(Mg,Mn,Al)3Si2Al2O10(OH)2
Origin of name: For Dr. Kameki Kinoshite, Japanese geologist (1896-1974), investigator of ore deposits in Japan.
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 5.345, b = 9.25, c = 10.25, β = 99.99°
Colour: Yellow-brown, colourless
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Scales <1 mm
Hardness: 2.5 to 3
Specific gravity: 3.30
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity: Brittle
Streak: yellow white
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