Lipscombite

Formula:  (Fe,Mn)Fe2(PO4)2(OH)2

Origin of name:  For W. Lipscomb Jr., American chemist

 

Crystal system:  Tetragonal

Crystal class:  422

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Unit cell: a = 7.31, c = 13.212

 

Colour:  Olive-green to black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Splendent

Habit:  Aggregates of microscopic crystals

Hardness

Specific gravity:  3.66

Cleavage:  None

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