Formula: (Co,Ni,Mn)SO4 . 6H2O
Origin of name: For W. Moorhouse, Canadian geologist
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 10.04, b = 7.234, c = 24.3, β = 98.34°
Colour: Pink
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Granular to fine-grained columnar
Hardness: 2.5
Specific gravity: 1.97
Cleavage: None
Tenacity: Conchoidal fracture
Streak: White
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