Mounanaite

Formula:  PbFe2(VO4)2(OH)2

Origin of name:  After locality; Mounana mine, Haut-Ogoue, Gabon

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

Twinning:  Common about [001] axis or on {111}

Unit cell: a = 5.55 Ǻ, b = 7.66 Ǻ, c = 5.56 Ǻ, α = 111.0˚, β = 112.1˚, γ = 94.2˚

 

Colour:  Brownish red

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Habit:  Crystals platy, elongated on c-axis

Hardness

Specific gravity:  4.85

Cleavage:  None

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