Formula: MnFe2(PO4)2(OH)2 . H2O
Origin of name: For V. Kryzhanovsky, Russian mineralogist
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Deep red brown to green-brown, bronze on parting surfaces
Diaphaneity: Translucent
Luster: Vitreous to dull
Habit: Crystals prismatic, poorly formed
Hardness: 3.5 to 4
Specific gravity: 3.51
Cleavage: 1; {001} parting
Tenacity:
Streak: Yellowish brown
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Series with garyansellite
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