Formula: (Mn,Mg)9Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 . 8H2O
Origin of name: For Lawson H. Bauer, American chemist
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
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Colour: Colourless to white
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Habit: Crystals prismatic and bladed, elongated on b-axis, to 0.5 mm
Hardness: ~ 4.5
Specific gravity: 2.87
Cleavage: None
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