Lithiophorite

Formula:  (Al,Li)MnO2(OH)2

Origin of name:  From Lithium and Greek for to bear

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal or monoclinic

Crystal class:  -3 2/m

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Colour:  Bluish black to black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Dull to metallic

Habit:  Massive compact, botryoidal; fine scales; dendritic

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  3.14 to 3.4

Cleavage:  1; {001} perfect

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Streak:  Blackish gray to black

 

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