Munirite

Formula:  NaVO3 . (2-x) H2O

Origin of name:  For Munir Khan, Chairman, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  White

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Luster:  Pearly

Habit:  Fibrous, 2-3 mm, in radiating aggregates

Hardness:  1

Specific gravity:  2.43

Cleavage:  None

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