Formula: (Mg,Zn,Mn)15(SO4)2(OH)26 . 8H2O
Origin of name: For G. Moore, American chemist
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 11.15 Å, b = 20.35 Å, c = 8.20 Å, β = 92.7 Å
Colour: Colourless
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit:
Hardness: 3
Specific gravity: 2.47
Cleavage: 1; {010} perfect
Tenacity:
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