Lennilenapeite

Formula:  K6-7(Mg,Mn,Fe,Zn)48(Si,Al)72(O,OH)216 . 16H2O

Origin of name:  For the Lenni Lenape Indians who inhabited the Franklin NJ area

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Dark brown, light green

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals platy and bladed, in clusters and druses

Hardness:  ~ 3

Specific gravity:  2.72

Cleavage:  2; {001} perfect, nearly perpendicular to {001} imperfect

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Streak:  Brown

 

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