Formula: Mn3(PO4)2 . 4H2O
Origin of name: From Greek meta - after and switzerite
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
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Colour: Pale pink, light golden brown, medium brown to chocolate brown
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Pearly to adamantine
Habit: Crystals bladed, to 3 mm; micaceous flakes
Hardness: ~ 2.5
Specific gravity: 2.95
Cleavage: 2; {100} perfect, {010} fair
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