Kozulite

Formula:  NaNa2Mn4(Fe,Al)Si8O22(OH)2

Origin of name:  For Shukusude Kozu, Japanese mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Reddish black to black

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals short prismatic forming banded aggregates

Hardness:  5

Specific gravity:  3.30

Cleavage:  1; {110} perfect

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Streak:  Light purplish brown

 

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