Formula: (Mg,Ni)Al4Si3O13 . 4H2O
Origin of name: For H. Maufe, geologist, Zimbabwe
Crystal system: Unknown
Crystal class: Unknown
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Colour: Emerald green
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Habit: Fibros sheaves intersecting at acute angles
Hardness: 3
Specific gravity: 2.27
Cleavage: None
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