Kolicite

Formula:  Mn7Zn4(AsO4)2(SiO4)2(OH)8

Origin of name:  For John Kolic, American discoverer of mineral

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Yellow-orange

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals have pinacoidal and pyramidal forms, rare; fractured grains

Hardness:  4.5

Specific gravity:  4.17

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Bright orange

 

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